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WG56 JMV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 141,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,632 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle 1955016v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,064 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake at 18% efficiency

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,715 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 5 Dec 2014 57,757 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 57,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,691 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear wheels slightly binding

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,791 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking on tread

high level stop light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2011 39,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking on tread

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,590 miles

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

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

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 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG56 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

WG56 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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