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MJ56 JXV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 79,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,853 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 70,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,509 miles

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

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 29 May 2012 34,090 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2012 34,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 25,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 25,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,195 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,294 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 16,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JXV, 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 MJ56 JXV registered?

MJ56 JXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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