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EN55 XTE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 60,686 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,899 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2025 57,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,230 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,291 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 29 Jan 2022 55,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,529 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,911 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

front & rear wipers smear & split

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,508 miles

Both front tyres splitting

Both rear tyres splitting

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 41,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 39,236 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusted.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,701 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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EN55 XTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN55 XTE, 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 EN55 XTE registered?

EN55 XTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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