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EA56 WBP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,751 mi
Last recorded107,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,155 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 100,996 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,505 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 30 Nov 2021 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 Dec 2020 96,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 94,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,818 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,584 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,636 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

high level brake light not working

n/s brake light flickers intermitantly

Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

high level brake light not working

n/s brake light flickers intermitantly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,669 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre also cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 40,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,756 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,440 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,747 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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EA56 WBP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA56 WBP, 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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EA56 WBP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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