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NX56 XJF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,573 mi
Last recorded60,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,573 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 60,573 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 53,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 47,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,731 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,250 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,098 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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NX56 XJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NX56 XJF, 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 NX56 XJF registered?

NX56 XJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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