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KJ56 XME

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 44,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,725 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and making a noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 37,892 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,448 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 36,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,912 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 35,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,705 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,773 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 18,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,865 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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KJ56 XME is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ56 XME, 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 KJ56 XME registered?

KJ56 XME is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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