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GV56 JDX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

198,993 mi
Last recorded198,993 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 JDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 198,993 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 198,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 188,405 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 188,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 177,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 177,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 171,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 171,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 166,884 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 166,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre severely worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,799 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,415 miles

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

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,030 miles

Advise rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy corrossion to rear silencer

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

slight buckle to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrossion to rear silencer

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

slight buckle to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,462 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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GV56 JDX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 JDX, 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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GV56 JDX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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