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KV06 XEA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,467 mi
Last recorded66,467 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 XEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,151 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age related cracks in both rear tyres

offside front brake drags slightly

rear silencer deteriorated with outer casings corroded away

rear silencer support strap heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 55,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age related cracks in both rear tyres

offside front brake drags slightly

rear silencer deteriorated with outer casings corroded away

rear silencer support strap heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,109 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,535 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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KV06 XEA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV06 XEA, 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 KV06 XEA registered?

KV06 XEA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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