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EF56 BXB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,217 mi
Last recorded136,217 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,817 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 135,299 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 134,644 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 134,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,888 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,266 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,072 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,067 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 129,313 miles

Front both tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking around sidewalls)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,480 miles

Nearside rear bump stop hanging off

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust box hanging strap rusty and starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 111,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,773 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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EF56 BXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF56 BXB, 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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EF56 BXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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