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EX06 KVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 KVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,829 miles

different size tyres but on same axle

light corrosion to rear chassis by suspension component

n/s inner splash guard rubbing antiroll bar

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2022 100,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not tested due to washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to rear chassis by suspension component

n/s inner splash guard rubbing antiroll bar

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,710 miles

Rear axle fixings corroded , needs cleaning off and a wax oil/protection applied)

parking break efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Jul 2021 97,708 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bent and misplaced (on strut ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure far rear strap round box corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle fixings corroded , needs cleaning off and a wax oil/protection applied)

parking break efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the requirement

under body cover hanging lower than expected

Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,779 miles

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

Offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,542 miles

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre

wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre

wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,666 miles

Front Brake-pads are wearing low.

Nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs colour fading.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX06 KVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX06 KVJ, 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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EX06 KVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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