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FL56 XHY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,072 mi
Last recorded61,072 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 56,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,695 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,745 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,044 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack on tread edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,354 miles

all tyres cracking 175/65/14 82t

Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,354 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking 175/65/14 82t

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,318 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,451 miles

air con also noisy on start up when switched on

clutch noisy and about to fail?

Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,754 miles

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades starting to slit on ends

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,068 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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FL56 XHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL56 XHY, 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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FL56 XHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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