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AK56 RKA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,423 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,784 miles

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

both rear outer sill getting weak / rear bump stops missing / n/s/r spring corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,290 miles

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

Front / Rear discs pitted

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front / Rear discs pitted

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 94,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

can't see rear inner pads

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r.

small bubble marks on the windscreen.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r.

small bubble marks on the windscreen.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box - double skinned, corroding.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn.

both rear brakes slightly binding.

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/rear tyre + nearing 2mm. tread depth wear indicators

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust box - double skinned, corroding.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn.

both rear brakes slightly binding.

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/rear tyre + nearing 2mm. tread depth wear indicators

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,181 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)

Some corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 30,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,476 miles

tyres in poor condition, split and perished

wiper blades split

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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AK56 RKA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK56 RKA, 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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AK56 RKA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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