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AV56 JBO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,776 mi
Last recorded57,776 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,775 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling broken spring (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 57,533 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))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 57,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,828 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,653 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))

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,794 miles

Front exhaust hanger fractured

Near side washer blocked

Fail 6 Dec 2021 51,794 miles

Front exhaust hanger fractured

Near side washer blocked

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,626 miles

Exhaust front mounting fractured

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,586 miles

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

both rear coil springs are slightly rusty

exhaust back box is fouling the boot floor and the exhaust heat sheilds

Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

both rear coil springs are slightly rusty

exhaust back box is fouling the boot floor and the exhaust heat sheilds

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,608 miles

exhaust down pipe mount has snapped off

offside rear position light lens is damaged

offside rear stop light lens is damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,477 miles

near side front tyre is perished

near side rear position lamp lens is damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2015 29,477 miles

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

near side front tyre is perished

near side rear position lamp lens is damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2014 26,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 26,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/r light lense

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,086 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,780 miles

front n/s and o/s brake discs rusty lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,611 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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AV56 JBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AV56 JBO, 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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AV56 JBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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