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KL56 PVW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,509 mi
Last recorded49,509 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 49,509 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre silencer heat shield insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,545 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

RUSTY WATER STAIN UNDER CAR MAY HAVE COOLANT LEAK

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,944 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

RUSTY WATER STAIN UNDER CAR MAY HAVE COOLANT LEAK

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 39,361 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 39,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,174 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,174 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 29,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,006 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 15,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,129 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 13,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,065 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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KL56 PVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KL56 PVW, 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 KL56 PVW registered?

KL56 PVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is KL56 PVW safe to buy?

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