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VU56 WFC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,920 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 93,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,151 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 84,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,829 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated abs wiring rubbing wheel/tyre (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,171 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition! (rusty/corroded on inner edge!) advise replacement

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,431 miles

corrosion started in rear suspension coil springs

Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,726 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 29,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers split on ends

n/s/f brake has slight run out on brake tester

n/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,399 miles

both front wipers split on ends

n/s/f brake has slight run out on brake tester

n/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,784 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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VU56 WFC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VU56 WFC, 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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VU56 WFC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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