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KB55 LWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 34,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working - Topped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 16,795 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 12,337 miles

Rear Centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 8,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 7,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 7,746 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 7,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 6,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 6,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 6,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 3,652 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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KB55 LWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KB55 LWJ, 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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KB55 LWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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