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GJ06 CZU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,142 mi
Last recorded33,142 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 33,142 miles

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (Four) Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 33,142 miles

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (Four) Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 31,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 30,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 30,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 11,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 12,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 11,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 8,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 7,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,115 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 CZU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

GJ06 CZU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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