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ST56 KOV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,008 mi
Last recorded81,008 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 KOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,635 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,003 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,166 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,523 miles

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

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

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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ST56 KOV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST56 KOV, 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 ST56 KOV registered?

ST56 KOV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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