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AO56 XLB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,266 miles

Front Tyre's tread worn on inner edge's and slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,813 miles

Exhaust mount insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear mounting bracket insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AO56 XLB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO56 XLB, 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 AO56 XLB registered?

AO56 XLB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is AO56 XLB safe to buy?

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