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BN56 WFO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 146,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 146,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 139,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 136,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,389 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,720 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,924 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mtg damaged rear

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,827 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,739 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,976 miles

Airbag warning lights illuminated.

Bonnet release handle insecure, recommend attention.

Tyres worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,819 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to tear recommend replace

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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BN56 WFO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN56 WFO, 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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BN56 WFO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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