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GJ06 DAO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,520 mi
Last recorded116,520 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,256 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,225 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,900 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,164 miles

Both rears tyres perished on side walls 175/65 14T

Fail 24 May 2016 89,164 miles

Both rears tyres perished on side walls 175/65 14T

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,468 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MIL LAMP ON

Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MIL LAMP ON

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,879 miles

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,523 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

n/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,587 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Feb 2009 17,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,913 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 DAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 DAO, 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 DAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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