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EJ56 KNW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,841 mi
Last recorded111,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,038 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin separating

Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin separating

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,633 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 71,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air filter housing insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,690 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,361 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,447 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light in op

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,805 miles

All tyres show deterioration -splits- sidewall to tread area

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,146 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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EJ56 KNW 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 78.9%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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