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WU55 UET

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 68,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,007 miles

Drivers belt taped unable to see condition

Slight travel on foot brake not effecting brake performance

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,007 miles

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

Drivers belt taped unable to see condition

Slight travel on foot brake not effecting brake performance

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,340 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,164 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy but not affecting brake performance

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 61,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy but not affecting brake performance

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,795 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 49,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 47,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively ABS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 44,250 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 Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,428 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2018 41,428 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,510 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,264 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 18,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,012 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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WU55 UET is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 WU55 UET, 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 WU55 UET registered?

WU55 UET is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is WU55 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 UET shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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