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EN55 WAE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,800 mi
Last recorded59,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 WAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,800 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear of arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have signs of cracking, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,661 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes showing signs of deterioration, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Very slight noise from wheel bearing, not to excess.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,880 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,997 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 54,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,908 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,940 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jan 2015 44,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,477 miles

rear tyres starting to perish 175/65/14

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,858 miles

both front tyres just above wear markers

rear exhaust strap brokern but system still supported ok

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,811 miles

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 14,741 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 14,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,093 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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EN55 WAE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN55 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 WAE registered?

EN55 WAE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is EN55 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 WAE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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