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LX56 XTG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,468 mi
Last recorded60,468 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,468 miles

Front tyres are feathering on the inner edges.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGE ON THE INNER SIDEWALL. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty STICKING, WONT TURN OFF UNLESS ENGINE TURNED OFF. (1.3.1a)

Front tyres are feathering on the inner edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,128 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,049 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,563 miles

Both front brake disc's lipped

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake disc's lipped

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 24,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,083 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks on all four tyres.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on both rear tyres.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,854 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks on both rear tyres.

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 XTG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LX56 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

LX56 XTG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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