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VU56 WDA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 51,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 48,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small pin hole

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,178 miles

check front pads they look low

Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check front pads they look low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,045 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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VU56 WDA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VU56 WDA, 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 VU56 WDA registered?

VU56 WDA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VU56 WDA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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