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KW55 WSO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 129,310 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 123,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 119,955 miles

Front BOTH tyres WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp at flexy corroded and partly split. System adequately supported/ secure at time of inspection

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal + seat belt mounting prescribed area: patch welded repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: c/ w seat belt mounting prescribed area. Floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill /chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 14 Dec 2022 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspect bearing not fitted or incorrect mounting fitted. Very stiff and spring fouling on rubber upper guide (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 KgF. Left = 110L KgF Total efficiency = 10% (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + seat belt mounting prescribed area: outer sill area. corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. BOTH ns and os (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front BOTH tyres WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp at flexy corroded and partly split. System adequately supported/ secure at time of inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: c/ w seat belt mounting prescribed area. Floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill /chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,630 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,820 miles

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,355 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS INCOMPLETE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BOX STRAP BROKEN SYSTEM STILL SECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING ARM

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,355 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS INCOMPLETE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BOX STRAP BROKEN SYSTEM STILL SECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING ARM

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,815 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,167 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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KW55 WSO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW55 WSO, 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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KW55 WSO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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