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GJ06 CYS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,343 miles

Rear Brakes Lock Front Brakes do not ,

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,482 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 65,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,905 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 55,249 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,916 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,196 miles

MIL on

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,966 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,138 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,614 miles

eml light on

n/s door mirror craked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,824 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 CYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYS, 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 GJ06 CYS registered?

GJ06 CYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GJ06 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 CYS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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