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WU06 XEX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 XEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,352 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,318 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,007 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Offside rear tyre getting low on edge.

Rear indicators fading.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,289 miles

offside front inner wing liner insecure.

rear indicators fading.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 67,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low.

offside front inner wing liner insecure.

rear indicators fading.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,442 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,398 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,139 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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WU06 XEX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU06 XEX, 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 WU06 XEX registered?

WU06 XEX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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