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FG56 JCX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 66,989 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through a split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre damaged, looks to be from a previous coil spring breakage, although no cords showing so unable to fail, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play ball joint ex play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,315 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 41,546 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,184 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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FG56 JCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG56 JCX, 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 FG56 JCX registered?

FG56 JCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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