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RK56 ZWY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,785 mi
Last recorded109,785 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 109,785 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 109,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 103,688 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,311 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 100,311 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 92,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,101 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,465 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,921 miles

front brake pads not fully visible due to wheel/ trim design

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outersidewall

offside and nearside wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,921 miles

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

front brake pads not fully visible due to wheel/ trim design

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outersidewall

offside and nearside wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,653 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 50,653 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,474 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,809 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,326 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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RK56 ZWY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

RK56 ZWY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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