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CX56 XLL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 139,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side body sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle corroded front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,059 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 120,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,268 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,943 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,353 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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CX56 XLL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CX56 XLL, 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 CX56 XLL registered?

CX56 XLL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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