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EF56 BXE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,947 mi
Last recorded93,947 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 77,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,234 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,823 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 BXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXE, 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 EF56 BXE registered?

EF56 BXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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