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DU06 GEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,258 mi
Last recorded156,258 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 156,258 miles

slight blow on exhaust front

Pass 2 May 2019 147,555 miles

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

sills corroded slightly at rear

Fail 2 May 2019 147,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust front and rear mounts not supporting system

sills corroded slightly at rear

Pass 4 May 2018 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

exhaust centre mount in poor condition

sills corroded slightly

Fail 4 May 2018 137,197 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre mount in poor condition

sills corroded slightly

Pass 8 May 2017 126,695 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front mount not supporting system

Fail 8 May 2017 126,695 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users condensation inside lamp (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front mount not supporting system

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2016 115,441 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 115,441 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 106,391 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 106,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 92,735 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 92,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 79,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 65,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 65,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,499 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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DU06 GEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU06 GEJ, 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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DU06 GEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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