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LX56 XTU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked in lower part of screen out of testers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted ok (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked in lower part of screen out of testers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,598 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 XTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

LX56 XTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LX56 XTU safe to buy?

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