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KU56 CGX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,772 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 70,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,907 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,180 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,048 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both mountings on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,568 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,120 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidwall

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,120 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidwall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,202 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre tread 175/65/14T

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,471 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre tread 175/65/14T

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,777 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 19,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,385 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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KU56 CGX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU56 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 CGX registered?

KU56 CGX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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