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WD55 VTJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 VTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Repairs (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Was swopped with N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 2 Jun 2026 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Free off (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight Split in rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 29 May 2025 87,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear turned in to van

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,327 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2023 75,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box starting to Corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

items removed from f ront seat belts stopping correct operation

Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,426 miles

edges of offside front seatbelt frayed

Fail 20 Jan 2012 28,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

edges of offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,636 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,016 miles

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired

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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WD55 VTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WD55 VTJ, 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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What year was WD55 VTJ registered?

WD55 VTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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