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WJ56 FVG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 50,338 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,973 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 40,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inside edge (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 32,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SIDE OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SIDE OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,722 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,248 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 21,248 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,641 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 FVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

WJ56 FVG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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