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MJ56 XBL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,289 mi
Last recorded67,289 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 67,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 66,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak REAR EXHAUST BOX HOLED AND BLOWING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,505 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 66,503 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 63,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,253 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded /thin not holed yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded /thin not holed yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,363 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,992 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,847 miles

nsf arb link minor play

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,718 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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MJ56 XBL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MJ56 XBL, 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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MJ56 XBL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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