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WU56 KNY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,686 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,651 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear corrosion around upper spring mounting

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play

Rear wiper worn away

Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear corrosion around upper spring mounting

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

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play

Rear wiper worn away

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 63,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb replaced (N581) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,910 miles

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

wipers smear .........

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,910 miles

wipers smear .........

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,146 miles

Front Disc Pads unsighted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 25,146 miles

Front Disc Pads unsighted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,732 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 KNY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 WU56 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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