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KS06 XXK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,118 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 129,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification packed with washers (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,888 miles

Heat sheild slight insecure osrear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,888 miles

Heat sheild slight insecure osrear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,699 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,129 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,585 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 100,585 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,990 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 73,239 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,485 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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KS06 XXK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KS06 XXK, 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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KS06 XXK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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