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CE56 WCD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,871 mi
Last recorded102,871 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 WCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 91,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,737 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,422 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges - tracking may require adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,422 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges - tracking may require adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,899 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,459 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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CE56 WCD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE56 WCD, 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 CE56 WCD registered?

CE56 WCD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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