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KG06 VHY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,567 mi
Last recorded131,567 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 131,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,669 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WINTER TYPE

DIP STICK IS BROKEN

E.M LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMIT

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED - OFFSIDE

Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,669 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WINTER TYPE

DIP STICK IS BROKEN

E.M LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED - OFFSIDE

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine coolant empty

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wipers Split at ends

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,150 miles

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,459 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 25 Feb 2010 68,459 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,621 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

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 VHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

KG06 VHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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