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WJ56 FUG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,109 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 122,109 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

perishing to the rear tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2021 117,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

perishing to the rear tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,730 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

corrosion to the exhaust

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

slight perishing to both the rear tyres

slight play in the n/s/f top mount

Fail 5 Aug 2019 109,527 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

slight perishing to both the rear tyres

slight play in the n/s/f top mount

Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,690 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

corrosion to the exhaust

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f top mount

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,897 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,897 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,212 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

slight misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,383 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 FUG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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