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WU56 JTX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,837 mi
Last recorded44,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 44,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 44,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Heavily misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 42,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 42,889 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 39,837 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 38,034 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2022 36,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,188 miles

sign of a micro crack on side walls of all(4) tyres.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,373 miles

All Four Tyres Side Wall Cracking Due to Age Advice Replacement

Fail 18 Aug 2016 22,358 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All Four Tyres Side Wall Cracking Due to Age Advice Replacement

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,366 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 21,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 20,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,820 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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WU56 JTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU56 JTX, 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 WU56 JTX registered?

WU56 JTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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