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WD55 XSE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,583 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,622 miles

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 27 Jan 2025 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,020 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and cover missing` (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,196 miles

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

front coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2022 84,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,482 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box mounting strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 86t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,383 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,542 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,722 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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WD55 XSE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WD55 XSE, 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 WD55 XSE registered?

WD55 XSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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