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WJ56 HGE

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,105 mi
Last recorded102,105 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 HGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 101,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 101,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,521 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 96,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 92,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 88,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,122 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 83,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine has an oil leak

steering wheel has slight play suspect steering wheel maybe coming loose

Fail 23 May 2018 77,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine has an oil leak

steering wheel has slight play suspect steering wheel maybe coming loose

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,318 miles

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,774 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,115 miles

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working no visible wiring

offside wiper blade deteriating and slight smearing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 56,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working no visible wiring

offside wiper blade deteriating and slight smearing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin parting

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,288 miles

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,288 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,205 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 HGE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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