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GJ06 AFE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,399 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,962 miles

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre deteriorated ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre deteriorated ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,254 miles

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

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

front pads low

only just met limits for lambda on second fast idle test

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front pads low

only just met limits for lambda on second fast idle test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,996 miles

Offside Front seatbelt badly frayed on edge (just acceptable)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front seatbelt badly frayed on edge (just acceptable)

nearside front door mirror lens broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front door mirror lens broken

Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre high level stop not working

nearside front door mirror lens broken

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,383 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,236 miles

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

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

childseats fitted to both rear seats.

nearside rear tyre getting low.& offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

childseats fitted to both rear seats.

nearside rear tyre getting low.& offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,944 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,944 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

nearside front & offside rear seats have childseats fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,345 miles

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

nearside front & offside rear seats have childseats fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ06 AFE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GJ06 AFE, 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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GJ06 AFE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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