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WL56 CYU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 135,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 127,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,491 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 122,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,469 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 44,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,968 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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WL56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WL56 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL56 CYU registered?

WL56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is WL56 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 CYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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