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WN56 VZY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 VZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 36,220 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 36,220 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,821 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,319 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 31,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,933 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 29,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,484 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 20,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,847 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 13,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WN56 VZY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WN56 VZY, 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 WN56 VZY registered?

WN56 VZY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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