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MJ56 JFN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,456 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,456 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (and lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 89,005 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,901 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,243 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,883 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,759 miles

both front tyres getting low

unable to see/check condition of front pads

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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MJ56 JFN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ56 JFN, 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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MJ56 JFN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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