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FV56 HGD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,937 mi
Last recorded54,937 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 HGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 54,937 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 53,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 49,298 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,263 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,228 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 36,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

surface corrosion emerging to underside

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front and both rear shock absorber corroded

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,204 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front and both rear shock absorber corroded

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated, front hanger corroded off and rear silencer outer skin badly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Offside and Nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,787 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper mounting bearing starting to seize up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 27,783 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper mounting bearing starting to seize up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre top brake light inop

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,978 miles

front discs showing corrosion

service indicator on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

light surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,408 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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FV56 HGD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FV56 HGD, 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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FV56 HGD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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