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JK56 JAP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK56 JAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 71,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs very corroded

front brake discs in very poor condition at inner face (corroded)and causing advanced wear on brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,214 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,497 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,758 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,236 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 6,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 3,650 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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JK56 JAP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JK56 JAP, 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 JK56 JAP registered?

JK56 JAP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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