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FE56 EJX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 EJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 144,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 144,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,296 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 139,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,707 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.3 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,897 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,093 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE56 EJX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE56 EJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 EJX registered?

FE56 EJX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FE56 EJX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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