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WV06 PLN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 PLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 105,115 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine pulleys catching on plastic trim

Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine pulleys catching on plastic trim

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is bald on outer edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,990 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,360 miles

Rear Wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,229 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear exhaust support bracket coroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,931 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WV06 PLN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV06 PLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV06 PLN registered?

WV06 PLN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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