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WP56 EMJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 EMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,131 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 86,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,479 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,312 miles

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,312 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,925 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,509 miles

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,635 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,282 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer side walls

Fail 24 Nov 2016 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,056 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,680 miles

offside front tyre perished

play in column

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wishbones inner bushes worn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front wishbone inner bush worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,174 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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WP56 EMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WP56 EMJ, 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 WP56 EMJ registered?

WP56 EMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is WP56 EMJ safe to buy?

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