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KP56 VUU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 90,386 miles

Head lamp lenses hazy require polishing

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 90,386 miles

Head lamp lenses hazy require polishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,915 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,980 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,984 miles

N/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,943 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Recommend a full brake service

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,578 miles

both offside brakes dragging slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,328 miles

offside rear brake is dragging slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,619 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,128 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 24,128 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,574 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly due to age deterioration.

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

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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KP56 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP56 VUU, 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 KP56 VUU registered?

KP56 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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