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CX56 XLS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 83,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,690 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,206 miles

general underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,322 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,210 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o\s\r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,962 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o\s\r tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,115 miles

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

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

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 XLS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

CX56 XLS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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