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WP55 KVB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 KVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 71,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,346 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,595 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,382 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,324 miles

Central Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 51,949 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,726 miles

rear box in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2017 43,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and near limit

Offside Front rag wrapped round drive shaft

front discs well worn

rear box in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,852 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,210 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,923 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,496 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,178 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,489 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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WP55 KVB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WP55 KVB, 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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WP55 KVB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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