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KG06 DCV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,573 mi
Last recorded91,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,573 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,573 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,533 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2020 88,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,019 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 83,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 59,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,926 miles

n/s/r tyre slighlty mishaped

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slighlty mishaped

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,147 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,426 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KG06 DCV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KG06 DCV, 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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KG06 DCV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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