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WL56 CYW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,029 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,832 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 116,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,947 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,659 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 97,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,043 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,476 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 90,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 May 2016 80,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively rusted/scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively rusted/scored (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs deteriated

slight roughness on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2014 65,143 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2014 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 50,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,034 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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WL56 CYW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL56 CYW, 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 WL56 CYW registered?

WL56 CYW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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