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KG56 KGV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 KGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,053 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,700 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to legal limit & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,700 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to legal limit & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & showing signs of age. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,195 miles

exhaust clamp loose but adequately supported

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,295 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,628 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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KG56 KGV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG56 KGV, 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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KG56 KGV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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