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WU56 SXE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,039 mi
Last recorded154,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 154,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 154,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 141,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside and nearside front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,683 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 108,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,656 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off/systen still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off/systen still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust bracket missing sill supported by other bracket

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust bracket missing sill supported by other bracket

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,768 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 35,715 miles

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

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

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

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 6 Sep 2012 22,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,756 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,665 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 SXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

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