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SL56 WCU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,951 mi
Last recorded46,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

full exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 46,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

full exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 1 Aug 2023 41,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust support deteriorated rear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,846 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,355 miles

Underside components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,674 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear both rear tyres badly cracking on sidewalls

Fail 15 Nov 2017 24,674 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres badly cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,828 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 7 Nov 2014 17,107 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 17,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 12,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded to excess.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 11,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 11,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,677 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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SL56 WCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black 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 SL56 WCU, 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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SL56 WCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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