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WU56 JUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,351 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,041 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,251 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,584 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,799 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 11,799 miles

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

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 JUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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