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KR56 KVU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,128 mi
Last recorded62,128 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 62,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine coming from coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,651 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2022 52,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres heavily worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 45,054 miles

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,666 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 37,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,352 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

High level brake light inop

Slight leak from gearbox

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2018 27,375 miles

ns front drop link rubber has small split in it

ns washer inop (os provides sufficient water)

rear exhaust strap broken

rear tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,576 miles

n s f washer inop

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,804 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 22,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f tyre has sidewall damadge not reaching ply or chords

Fail 5 Nov 2012 21,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f tyre has sidewall damadge not reaching ply or chords

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 14,784 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,784 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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KR56 KVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR56 KVU, 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 KR56 KVU registered?

KR56 KVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KR56 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 KVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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