2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · WU56 OTX
2006 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 114,415 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU56 OTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 114,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU56 OTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (WU56 OTX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WU56 OTX Mileage History
- 09/01/2024108,887 mi
- 08/01/2025111,941 mi+3,054 mi
- 08/01/2025111,941 mi
- 09/01/2026114,414 mi+2,473 mi
- 09/01/2026114,415 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
The 1.4-litre TU-series 8-valve petrol engine suffers from external oil weeping from the front-left corner of the cylinder head gasket (above the alternator). Over time, coolant and oil passages can cross-contaminate, causing overheating and mayonnaise-like emulsification under the oil filler cap.
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