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WJ56 FSE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 67,712 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,474 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s beam axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,881 miles

Nearside Front brakes not using all disc on inner

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,542 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 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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