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GJ06 MRV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,895 miles

n/s/f wiper is split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f wiper is split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,407 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,156 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 MRV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

GJ06 MRV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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