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SC55 KRE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 KRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,404 miles

accident damage off side front wing

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2018 159,404 miles

accident damage off side front wing

oil leak

Windscreen washer not working fuse replaced (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 153,546 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2017 153,546 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2016 146,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 146,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,083 miles

engine management light on

engine oily

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 28 May 2015 127,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

engine oily

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,510 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,867 miles

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres approx 3mm remaining

Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres approx 3mm remaining

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

intermitant noise from engine, possible injector fault

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,939 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SC55 KRE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SC55 KRE, 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 SC55 KRE registered?

SC55 KRE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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