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GJ06 CYU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,634 mi
Last recorded64,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,634 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe has slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres have sidewall wear/damage

clutch pedal very "high"

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,352 miles

small stone chips on windscreen zones A and B

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 47,506 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,682 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 39,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,996 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 30,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,123 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyres sidewall is scuffed

rear exhaust box strap has been repaired but still supporting exhaust

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,161 miles

slight oil leak on front of engine

Fail 18 Jan 2011 25,161 miles

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

slight oil leak on front of engine

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper is split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,345 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 GJ06 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

GJ06 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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