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FL56 XTJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

83,152 mi
Last recorded83,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Panel damage to wheel arch

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 80,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 77,365 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 65,946 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2020 51,926 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 51,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 47,849 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in treaded area and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 47,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in treaded area and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,461 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 46,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 44,495 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 May 2017 44,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2016 41,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,346 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 36,488 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,196 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 31,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,540 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

FL56 XTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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