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EJ56 KYE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,856 mi
Last recorded53,856 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,856 miles

Nearside Front Passenger belt slow to retract at time of test

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low on raised edge

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin which is part insecure - advise replace rear silencer before it becomes a danger to other road users

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,855 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger belt slow to retract at time of test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low on raised edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin which is part insecure - advise replace rear silencer before it becomes a danger to other road users

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,340 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,030 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,957 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,596 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,467 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,675 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,675 miles

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

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,743 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,056 miles

Offside front outside mirror unit has been tapped up at joint. It is secure at the time of test.

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 KYE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ56 KYE, 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 EJ56 KYE registered?

EJ56 KYE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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