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PO56 XKY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,502 mi
Last recorded52,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 52,502 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 41,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 41,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 41,125 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,084 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,084 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,484 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 38,484 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 17 Jun 2015 37,522 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,954 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 24 Jun 2014 35,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and nearside rear tyres cracked and on poor condition (175/65/14)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,399 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PO56 XKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PO56 XKY, 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 PO56 XKY registered?

PO56 XKY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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