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KB06 GEY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 GEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 112,513 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad depth 5-6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High hand brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension shock casing missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 109,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad depth 5-6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

High hand brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension shock casing missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,135 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad depth 5-6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,017 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 91,634 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 77,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,202 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed. (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty switch sometimes doesn't operate until it has been "waggled". (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,907 miles

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

play in rack

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,907 miles

play in rack

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch is low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,643 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 38,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,126 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 27,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,360 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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KB06 GEY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KB06 GEY, 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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KB06 GEY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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