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KG06 ECX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,020 mi
Last recorded108,020 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,020 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,678 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,094 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,872 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,872 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,659 miles

nearside headlight high limit

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,659 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

nearside headlight high limit

Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,530 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,506 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 51,087 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight imbalance front brakes

small split nearside wiper blade

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,968 miles

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes slightly binding

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 ECX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ECX, 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 KG06 ECX registered?

KG06 ECX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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