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KU56 CLV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,970 mi
Last recorded126,970 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,970 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 126,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 121,857 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 121,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,945 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 2 Aug 2021 117,945 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 113,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,073 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,504 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,359 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate

front brake pad thickness getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,541 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 CLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU56 CLV, 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 KU56 CLV registered?

KU56 CLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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