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FV56 JHO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,602 miles

Note: Exhaust rear strap corroded but system is still adequately supported

Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Note: Exhaust rear strap corroded but system is still adequately supported

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,909 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 30,979 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,679 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

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 JHO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FV56 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

FV56 JHO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is FV56 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 JHO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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