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CK56 XNL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,304 mi
Last recorded84,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 84,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,174 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,828 miles

engine oil leak from top of engine

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,188 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail box rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2016 56,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail box rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 16,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,955 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,853 miles

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

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

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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CK56 XNL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK56 XNL, 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 CK56 XNL registered?

CK56 XNL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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