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WJ56 FVO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 121,148 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 121,140 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,632 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 119,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,199 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,298 miles

An injector has slight blow-by

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,272 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,872 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 FVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

WJ56 FVO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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