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KD56 CAX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 69,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 66,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam moisture on inside of lens (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 56,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 49,088 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 44,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 37,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,890 miles

Slight perishing of nearside and offside front and offside reat tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,097 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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KD56 CAX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD56 CAX, 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 KD56 CAX registered?

KD56 CAX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is KD56 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD56 CAX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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