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MJ56 XBR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and o.s.r inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded - mounting bracket corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,674 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded mounting bracket

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded mounting bracket

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,763 miles

Rear rear brakes slight imbalance 17% may require adjustment or repair

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,416 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 80,620 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 80,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,178 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,574 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 73,574 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,452 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,648 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,648 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,304 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyer side wall cracking not down to ply

Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyer side wall cracking not down to ply

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc's heavily corroded on inner faces.

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc's heavily corroded on inner faces.

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,950 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 XBR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MJ56 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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