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GU56 JMX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 JMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 93,577 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge change asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear lights loose

Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,847 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

n/s front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,919 miles

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

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

n/s front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,962 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls are starting to split.195/50/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 75,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls are starting to split.195/50/16

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,811 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,147 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,147 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,327 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,404 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre depth getting low on inner edge

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,404 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre depth getting low on inner edge

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 41,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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GU56 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU56 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU56 JMX registered?

GU56 JMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GU56 JMX safe to buy?

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