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GJ06 FEO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened reare beam axle and mounting plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 138,920 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened reare beam axle and mounting plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 132,670 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,516 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axel ,shocks and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,868 miles

Rear Shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,753 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 135,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 132,478 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 103,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,330 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,635 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 FEO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FEO, 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 FEO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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