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RK56 ZXE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,803 mi
Last recorded26,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 12,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 6,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 6,101 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))

Battery dead flat

Pass 25 Sep 2020 6,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 6,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 6,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 5,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,892 miles

all brake discs rusty lack off use

Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,689 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 14,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 5,261 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 5,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 5,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,491 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 ZXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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