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FG56 JFV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,293 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber incorrectly fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber incorrectly fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,839 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 74,959 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,073 miles

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 20,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 JFV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG56 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

FG56 JFV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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