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EJ56 KYH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,410 mi
Last recorded30,410 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 30,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 28,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,767 miles

Nearside Front indicator bulb showing white light

Rear both rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,721 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions tested to plate limit of 2.54,averaged 1.89

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 26,626 miles

brakes imbalanced,stood up long term

emissions passed @ 1.57

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

emissions tested to plate limit of 2.54,fast pass @ 2.15

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,242 miles

hubs surface corrosion,parked up long term

n/s/f indicator faded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 26,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

hubs surface corrosion,parked up long term

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,845 miles

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

tyres perishing,appears to have been stood up long term

Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

tyres perishing,appears to have been stood up long term

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,457 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 25,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f indicator faded

smoke test readings erratic

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,437 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 12,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,007 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 KYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

EJ56 KYH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ56 KYH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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