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FV56 EEH

2006 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 87,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,480 miles

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

crack in screen offside

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,879 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen slightly damaged on offside

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,890 miles

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,675 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 28,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,023 miles

oil leak ,engine area

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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FV56 EEH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FV56 EEH, 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 FV56 EEH registered?

FV56 EEH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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