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VU56 WFP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,133 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to backbox joint slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 75,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to backbox joint slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,847 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,373 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,119 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 WFP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VU56 WFP, 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 VU56 WFP registered?

VU56 WFP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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