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WU56 ZDO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,040 mi
Last recorded53,040 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 ZDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 53,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box slight rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 46,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 44,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 42,115 miles

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

exhaust slight rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

exhaust slight rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,000 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,899 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 32,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,671 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,215 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 ZDO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

WU56 ZDO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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