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WU56 OTH

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 42,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 42,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2021 31,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2020 27,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,919 miles

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,845 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 11,920 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,789 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 OTH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OTH, 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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How do I check the history of WU56 OTH?

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What year was WU56 OTH registered?

WU56 OTH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is WU56 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 OTH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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