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WJ06 FMV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 129,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 129,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,264 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,727 miles

head lamps faded

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Fail 22 Jan 2024 119,717 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

head lamps faded

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,576 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 27 Jan 2023 114,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low both but o/s more (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,975 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,038 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,953 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,448 miles

Slight play felt in offside front steering rack end

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play felt in offside front steering rack end

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

backbox supporting bracket snapped, temp repair carried out, secure at time of test

both rear bumpstops missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

backbox supporting bracket snapped, temp repair carried out, secure at time of test

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ06 FMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WJ06 FMV, 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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WJ06 FMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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