2006 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · SL56 KKT
2006 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 70,953 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 KKT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
- 70,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 KKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (SL56 KKT) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SL56 KKT Mileage History
- 04/10/202264,581 mi
- 04/10/202264,585 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/202370,951 mi+6,366 mi
- 26/09/202370,953 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,517 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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