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WU56 SVE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 SVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 103,456 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor not tested (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to test (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,780 miles

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

aux belt not fitted correctly

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

aux belt not fitted correctly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 95,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,943 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side rear seat belt.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,108 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 SVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

WU56 SVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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