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GJ06 EPY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 119,260 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 119,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly discoluored (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight handbrake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 112,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 107,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 107,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps cloudy, no beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F outer gaiter loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 104,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 101,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 98,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 62,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,876 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,938 miles

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

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2012 41,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2011 36,021 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,035 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

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 EPY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

GJ06 EPY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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