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WU56 TUP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,050 mi
Last recorded95,050 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 95,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 93,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,248 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6015 scalloping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6015 scalloping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,494 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,083 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,750 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,183 miles

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

Off side front wiper split slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,388 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,184 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)

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 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 TUP registered?

WU56 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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