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WJ56 FGP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 144,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 144,001 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 133,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 133,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,500 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 122,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 103,101 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor is not able to be fully secured. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 70,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor is not able to be fully secured. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,182 miles

Offside Front damage to tyre wall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,287 miles

wiper split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,080 miles

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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WJ56 FGP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ56 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

WJ56 FGP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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