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EJ56 KMV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 139,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken and dislodged from bottom spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on broken spring and damaged (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken and dislodged from bottom spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure Both front arch liners and central undertray all insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 128,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,536 miles

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,340 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiters deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2018 110,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Both front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiters deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,697 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 13 Jan 2017 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,057 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,211 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,502 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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EJ56 KMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ56 KMV, 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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EJ56 KMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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