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WU56 SXA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,422 mi
Last recorded71,422 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,892 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,491 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,400 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 22,239 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres 3mm

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 27 May 2011 22,239 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s & o/s front tyres 3mm

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 13,978 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)

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 SXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

WU56 SXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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