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MK56 KPA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,271 mi
Last recorded52,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 KPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 52,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,327 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged View/interior mirror detiorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,198 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 46,198 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,394 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Slight Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked To Ply In Tread Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Slight Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lining missing

slight leak wheep

Fail 16 Oct 2017 37,925 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (BOTH) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lining missing

slight leak wheep

Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,406 miles

Front both brake discs corroding inner also lipped

Nearside Front seat belt slight modified

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear all seat head rest missing

Rear both wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Rear exhaust back box section bracket corrodng

Rear rear wiper slpit

Fail 11 Oct 2016 34,406 miles

Front both brake discs corroding inner also lipped

Nearside Front seat belt slight modified

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear all seat head rest missing

Rear both wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Rear exhaust back box section bracket corrodng

Rear rear wiper slpit

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,468 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 31,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,106 miles

Both O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres Have Cracking On Outer Walls & Tread.

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracking On Inner & Outer Walls

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,303 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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MK56 KPA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK56 KPA, 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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MK56 KPA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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