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WJ56 AFF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 88,512 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush splitting / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small spot on outer sill feels soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear foam upper bump stops missing (in between coil springs)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush splitting / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper foam upper bump stops missing (in between coil springs)

Fail 16 Sep 2026 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush splitting / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small spot on outer sill feels soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear foam upper bump stops missing (in between coil springs)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush splitting / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper foam upper bump stops missing (in between coil springs)

Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,263 miles

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

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

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding!

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At tread wear bars! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,296 miles

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,278 miles

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

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,660 miles

Air conditioning pipe split.

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,767 miles

Air conditioning pipe split.

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,717 miles

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

Air conditioning pipe split.

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,100 miles

Air con pipe cut!

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouding

Fail 14 Sep 2021 65,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Air con pipe cut!

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouding

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 61,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail Strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,876 miles

windscreen slightly marked /wipers edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,949 miles

Offside coil spring corroded rear end missing (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,213 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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WJ56 AFF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ56 AFF, 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 WJ56 AFF registered?

WJ56 AFF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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