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CE56 RXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 RXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,918 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,035 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,597 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 109,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,548 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,561 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheelbearing - noise detected when spun

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,985 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,887 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,988 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 52,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 48,012 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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CE56 RXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CE56 RXZ, 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 CE56 RXZ registered?

CE56 RXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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