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FL56 XTA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 161,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2025 154,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,271 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 151,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,020 miles

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

outer sills corroding/weak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 145,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 142,431 miles

Oil dip stick broken

Fail 22 Sep 2021 142,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil dip stick broken

Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BNOOT DETERIORATED -PIN HOLED MIST LEAK (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ONE OF TWO BULB NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside FRONT AND REAR WHELELS STIFF IN ROTATE

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,866 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FERRULES IN both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,349 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket on back box corroded but still supporting.

fan only working with air con.

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket on back box corroded but still supporting.

fan only working with air con.

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,391 miles

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,069 miles

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

all brake disks slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XTA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL56 XTA, 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 FL56 XTA registered?

FL56 XTA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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