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GJ06 OEZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,272 mi
Last recorded64,272 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 64,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 64,266 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Rear both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,881 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,433 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 24,419 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 22,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back bbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 20,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back bbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 12,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 11,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 10,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 7,313 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OEZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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