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WF56 XEY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,931 mi
Last recorded136,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 XEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 99,908 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,789 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head light lenses are faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front & rear sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

wiper switch damaged on end

Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear wheel bearings excessively rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front & rear sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

wiper switch damaged on end

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,221 miles

centre mirror missing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,954 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,264 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,528 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a 10mm cut

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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WF56 XEY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF56 XEY, 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 WF56 XEY registered?

WF56 XEY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is WF56 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 XEY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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