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KC55 SZW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,752 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,705 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,762 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres perishing on inner

rear lower engine brace/steady bush splitting

Fail 1 Apr 2020 66,761 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides rear outer lower mount (sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

centre stop light inoperative

front pipe support rotted off,,, centre support, pipe corroded

front tyres perishing on inner

rear lower engine brace/steady bush splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,115 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,430 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,765 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,587 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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KC55 SZW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KC55 SZW, 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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KC55 SZW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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