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KU06 ARF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,292 mi
Last recorded181,292 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 181,292 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 4 Mar 2015 181,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2014 165,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant low

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 Mar 2014 165,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant low

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Mar 2013 150,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front c.v gaitor has a seepage of grease

rear exhaust strap snapped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 138,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 129,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 129,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,965 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,965 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 83,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,552 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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KU06 ARF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU06 ARF, 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 KU06 ARF registered?

KU06 ARF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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