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KJ56 XMU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,575 mi
Last recorded43,575 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 43,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,237 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 38,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,905 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and at shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre tread and at outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread and at outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel starting to bind slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,698 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 10,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,132 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 XMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMU, 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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KJ56 XMU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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