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MK56 WWV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,146 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriated and leaking slightly outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap round rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 62,146 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriated and leaking slightly outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap round rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer skin peeling away: Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,404 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,843 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,705 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,957 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall is perished

nsr tyre has a nail in it

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,825 miles

nsf tyre side wall scuffed/cut

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,392 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,790 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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MK56 WWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MK56 WWV, 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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MK56 WWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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