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CX56 SXD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,372 miles

nearside inner wing liner insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 80,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,886 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,235 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,235 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

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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CX56 SXD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX56 SXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX56 SXD?

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What year was CX56 SXD registered?

CX56 SXD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is CX56 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 SXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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