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GJ06 OFO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 95,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 83,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 83,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 76,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 May 2024 76,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2023 70,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 May 2023 70,199 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2022 65,007 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint very slightly blowing from down pipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 May 2022 65,007 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint very slightly blowing from down pipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,578 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but still secure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Oct 2020 58,150 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm and worn almost bald on the inner edge ( Suggest replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer corroded, Not leaking

Slight exhaust leak front pipe to centre pipe seal

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTRE PIPE SEAL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE 2.3MM

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTED

Fail 22 Oct 2018 49,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted RUBBING ON HUB ASSEMBLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTRE PIPE SEAL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE 2.3MM

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTED

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,509 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,877 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 33,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,119 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,212 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,629 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 OFO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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