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SK56 RGY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,223 mi
Last recorded84,223 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 RGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,223 miles

Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Arch liner damaged and loose

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 84,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Seats unable to be tested (7.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Arch liner damaged and loose

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,407 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 46,247 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,055 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,038 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,453 miles

fuel tank area damp.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,060 miles

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

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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SK56 RGY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SK56 RGY, 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 SK56 RGY registered?

SK56 RGY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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