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KR06 VXE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,292 mi
Last recorded127,292 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,292 miles

Front exhaust silencer outer casing corroded to excess

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 127,282 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe join to cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust silencer outer casing corroded to excess

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 119,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 109,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 99,351 miles

o/s/r tyre has been run underinflated

Fail 2 May 2017 99,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has been run underinflated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,490 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,365 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 63,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,293 miles

Front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,293 miles

Front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,665 miles

Front discs lipped

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,665 miles

Front discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,802 miles

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 20 Mar 2009 41,802 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion on discs

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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KR06 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR06 VXE, 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 KR06 VXE registered?

KR06 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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