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WJ06 FPG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,358 mi
Last recorded155,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 FPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s sill corroded front to rear

Fail 3 Jul 2025 155,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s sill corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2024 150,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 146,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 146,897 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 143,966 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S - Outer casing coloaded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 9 Jun 2022 143,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S - Outer casing coloaded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 133,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 133,629 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 125,511 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,487 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

excessive hand brake travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,270 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,645 miles

adv front tyre fethering inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,199 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,421 miles

squeal from alternator tensioner area..oil leak-suspect rear main seal(going into bell housing)..front and o/s/r tyres starting too wear low....

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,543 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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WJ06 FPG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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