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RX55 NEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 110,539 miles

Fog lamp switch slightly defective

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,415 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 108,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,629 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,359 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,359 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,272 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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RX55 NEJ 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 RX55 NEJ, 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 RX55 NEJ registered?

RX55 NEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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