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GU56 JUF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 JUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 77,167 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 77,167 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,072 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 69,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust bracket broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust bracket broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing in tread . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket broken ,rear section. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,308 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,199 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from engine rocker cover

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,199 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from engine rocker cover

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,439 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating with age and wearing low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear silencer strap broken, system still secure

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,003 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn low.

rear exhaust strap/mount broken, system secure.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,647 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating with age

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,287 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorating with age

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,624 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate with age

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,324 miles

front number plate cracked

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 JUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JUF, 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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GU56 JUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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