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WU56 TSO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,488 mi
Last recorded72,488 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 TSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 72,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

offside front tyre perished

plastic under trays damaged

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine coolant leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn, deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,448 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,647 miles

Front oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,724 miles

nearside front tyre worn low/perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,090 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,291 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 TSO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

WU56 TSO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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