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WU56 TNJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 TNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2021 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,661 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 77,164 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,163 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at rear joint

exhaust system rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to perish

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle bushes starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

slight engine oil leaks

vehicle needs tracking

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

coolant level low

exhaust blowing slightly at rear joint

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

exhaust system rusty

font brake pads worn

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges, slightly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,075 miles

all front wishbone inner bushes starting to split

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

front brake discs worn and rusty but ok

slight engine oil weep

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,240 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs worn and rusty

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight engine oil weep

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs worn and rusty

n/s/r bump stop missing

play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight engine oil weep

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 49,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,464 miles

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

front wiperblades poor

Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,196 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 TNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

WU56 TNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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