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WG56 JLO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,281 mi
Last recorded75,281 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,926 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casing corroded.

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 67,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers casing corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and low on pressure

Whine from engine.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,990 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,181 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 36,165 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 35,214 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,672 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 27,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 23,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 19,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,908 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,557 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 18,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,014 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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WG56 JLO 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 68%.

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 JLO, 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 WG56 JLO registered?

WG56 JLO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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