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WU56 OSW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 82,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not switching off (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,034 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 81,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 77,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,809 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 75,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,917 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to front brake discs

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,208 miles

Corosion to exhaust system slight blow from centre pipe corosion around rear joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,944 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 2,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,295 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 OSW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

WU56 OSW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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