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CX06 XAJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 107,292 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,479 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,477 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,501 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,035 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,608 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,255 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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CX06 XAJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CX06 XAJ, 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 CX06 XAJ registered?

CX06 XAJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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