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RK56 XVB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to rear

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,272 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 71,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 70,544 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,951 miles

exhaust rear silencer support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Dec 2016 63,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,335 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 61,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,960 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 28,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RK56 XVB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK56 XVB, 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 RK56 XVB registered?

RK56 XVB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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