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FP56 JWV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,080 miles

play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Pass 1 May 2025 76,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm - heavily cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm - heavily cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 71,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 71,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 65,745 miles

Coolant leak Cap missing ()

Pass 11 May 2022 61,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,380 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,540 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,325 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section

Fail 21 Jun 2018 55,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,123 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,213 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,686 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,852 miles

Front brakes imbalance on limit advise to be checked for wear

Rear exhaust bracket deteriated & broken, rear section slightly insecure advise new bracket

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,973 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

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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FP56 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 FP56 JWV, 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 FP56 JWV registered?

FP56 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FP56 JWV safe to buy?

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