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KD56 FJY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,646 mi
Last recorded115,646 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 115,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Fail 22 Nov 2020 115,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,456 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 93,456 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight leak on injectors

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 92,187 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight leak on injectors

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,519 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight split

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,516 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper slight split

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,627 miles

*** fuel system ; evidence of possible fuel leak engine / bay area , recommend investigation ***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on rear brakes

lighting ; stop lamp fault , suspect switch ?

tyres ; both front tread low , balding on inner edge

tyres ; n/s/r tread low outer edge

tyres ; o/s/r screw in tread

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,591 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

*** fuel system ; evidence of possible fuel leak engine / bay area , recommend investigation ***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on rear brakes

lighting ; high level stop lamp not working

lighting ; stop lamp fault , suspect switch ?

tyres ; both front tread low , balding on inner edge

tyres ; n/s/r tread low outer edge

tyres ; o/s/r screw in tread

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

childseat fitted osr seat

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,010 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childseat fitted osr seat

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,307 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,805 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KD56 FJY, 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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KD56 FJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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