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GJ06 AKO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,653 mi
Last recorded90,653 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Nov 2025 90,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,736 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 89,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished side walls

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,053 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 86,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,873 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust back box strap weak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,873 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust back box strap weak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s//r door /wheel arch damaged

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded/weak

Pass 8 May 2014 81,326 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre aged, perished and worn to 3mm

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2013 76,260 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs starting to corrode and wearing thin

nearside front shock starting to leak

Pass 8 May 2013 76,260 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs starting to corrode and wearing thin

nearside front shock starting to leak

Pass 18 May 2012 67,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 67,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 57,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,152 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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GJ06 AKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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