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WG56 BZB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 161,959 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside, front and rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 161,924 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed, next to rear axle front mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside, front and rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 156,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisy/worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor/chassis/bumper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisy/worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor/chassis/bumper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,499 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

Offside Rear shock rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2022 138,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

Offside Rear shock rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sump pan rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2021 134,898 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sump pan rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 125,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,827 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,879 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,238 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,453 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are wearing thin.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WG56 BZB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG56 BZB, 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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WG56 BZB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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