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WJ56 FFC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,822 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,843 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,604 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,282 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 34,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,621 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FFC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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