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WN56 YUS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,786 mi
Last recorded115,786 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 YUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 115,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 115,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount rough when rotating.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 109,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 Toyo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 Toyo also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 Mich also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 101,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 101,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,222 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 95,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,073 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 93,073 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,790 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,452 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 12,452 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WN56 YUS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WN56 YUS, 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 WN56 YUS registered?

WN56 YUS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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