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WJ56 FOV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,511 miles

front suspension hubs corroding.

tow-bar brackets corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,006 miles

front suspension hubs corroding.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,006 miles

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

front suspension hubs corroding.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

possible injector leak

slight brake bind on offside rear

towbar slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,869 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/r tyre very close to limit on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 24,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/r tyre very close to limit on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,798 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,920 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 FOV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

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