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LX56 XTK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 88,782 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stalk not working (4.5.3 (a))

Both Front Brake Discs worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 84,049 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel clonking noise in steering when rocked no play found (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,795 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,238 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,689 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 76,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,904 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2018 74,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,022 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,448 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ftyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,823 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front & rear b/pads low

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in outer wall

advise rear box showing signs of fatigue

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,823 miles

advise front & rear b/pads low

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in outer wall

advise rear box showing signs of fatigue

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,424 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 XTK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

LX56 XTK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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