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FX56 MYJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 MYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 108,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 101,423 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 101,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 81,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 61,113 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,145 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,165 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracks on tread

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,025 miles

Light corrosion on inner faces of brake discs

N/s/r tyre tread starting to perish on inner tyre wall edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,025 miles

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

Light corrosion on inner faces of brake discs

N/s/r tyre tread starting to perish on inner tyre wall edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,848 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,822 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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FX56 MYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FX56 MYJ, 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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FX56 MYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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