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WK56 TKF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 TKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 155,301 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Steering system slightly rough suspect top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 155,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Steering system slightly rough suspect top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 145,445 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Aug 2024 145,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,436 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough mount/bearing worn/cannot access (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear supports weak

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 13,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 127,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,239 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,153 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 7,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,720 miles

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

rear exhaust mount in poor condition but still supporting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,492 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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WK56 TKF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK56 TKF, 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 WK56 TKF registered?

WK56 TKF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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