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GV56 JZN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 JZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,580 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 117,286 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamp lens defective milky/foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front middle exhaust box/pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside lower sill accident/damage but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 114,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working nearside rear position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside front aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside front headlamp low beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside lower sill accident/damage but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 110,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,718 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 14,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,711 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 JZN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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