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RX56 XLO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 116,616 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,831 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 104,830 miles

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 104,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre touching when on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Deflated. ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint not seated correctly, but not loose.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 104,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre hitting chassis rail to such an extent that it can be felt and causes the effect of braking even at walking pace (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced also full of condensation / water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front ball joint fitted incorrectly

Rear rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

advise exhaust

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2019 73,269 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,705 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,705 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,959 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,410 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 23 Nov 2012 40,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,996 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 30,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,265 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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RX56 XLO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RX56 XLO, 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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RX56 XLO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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