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FE06 XHX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 XHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 85,820 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,626 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,623 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values upper reading of 6.30 max allowed 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,903 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windsreen speckled (3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,340 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,340 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,030 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,061 miles

Adives both rear bump stops missing

Advise turbo intake pipe to turbo insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,873 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 13,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,924 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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FE06 XHX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE06 XHX, 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 FE06 XHX registered?

FE06 XHX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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