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LX56 XTA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,533 mi
Last recorded70,533 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 70,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,354 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 68,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,651 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,651 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,133 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,889 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,774 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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LX56 XTA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LX56 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 LX56 XTA registered?

LX56 XTA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is LX56 XTA safe to buy?

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