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FG56 JGV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 90,846 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wing damaged no sharp edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 90,846 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wing damaged no sharp edges

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,355 miles

Nearside Front puncture

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 29,798 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 27,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 23,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,297 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,979 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,500 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2010 11,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,177 miles

all tyres cracking

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 JGV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

FG56 JGV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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