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EJ06 XDP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 XDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,073 miles

Clutch biting point at top of travel - near end of life

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0813 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0813 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing Polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens missing Polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch biting point at top of travel - near end of life

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0813 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0813 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,370 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 60,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 55,877 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,245 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 47,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,478 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 42,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 40,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,366 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty and has slight blow.

Pass 28 May 2013 31,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,990 miles

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 23,563 miles

rear and nsf tyres perished.wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 27 May 2010 18,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,893 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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EJ06 XDP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ06 XDP, 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 EJ06 XDP registered?

EJ06 XDP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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