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WU56 OTN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,247 mi
Last recorded54,247 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,562 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 48,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,078 miles

all tyre's perished

Fail 26 Nov 2015 17,078 miles

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

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

all tyre's perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,964 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 15,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,546 miles

Advise rear brakes noisey.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,384 miles

Offside and Nearside Wiperblades Split on Ends (Still Clearing Screen Enough)

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 OTN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU56 OTN?

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What year was WU56 OTN registered?

WU56 OTN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is WU56 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 OTN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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