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MM55 XJG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 148,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,440 miles

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

both rear axle mount perscribed areas corroded lower outer sills

both rear brake flexihose ferrals corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm loose

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,610 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,390 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside registration lamp lens missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside registration lamp lens missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on giving an inbalance of 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,565 miles

dashboard clocks partially obscured by tape

woodscrew in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,564 miles

front brake discs are lipped and corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,149 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,149 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (legal lim it 1.6mm)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,734 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

n/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre has 2.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,849 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre tread on 2.8mm

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres tread depths on 3.4mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,432 miles

o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight fluctation at the n/s/f brake effort

Fail 3 Feb 2010 10,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 10,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,889 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 23,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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MM55 XJG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM55 XJG, 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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MM55 XJG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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