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GV56 JDF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,677 mi
Last recorded92,677 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 JDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 92,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 92,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 92,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 89,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,708 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,866 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 51,866 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,704 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,254 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,693 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,146 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,146 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,432 miles

both front blades split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 16,432 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front blades split

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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GV56 JDF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV56 JDF, 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 GV56 JDF registered?

GV56 JDF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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