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GJ06 OLX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,127 mi
Last recorded107,127 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 107,127 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2025 107,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,910 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,747 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle n/s bump stop missing

front lower bumper and wing liners loose

under able to see front pads

Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,747 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle n/s bump stop missing

front lower bumper and wing liners loose

under able to see front pads

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,538 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

rear seat belts not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle slightly corroded

rear seat belts not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 69,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,330 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,422 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,726 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 32,726 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 15,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,399 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 OLX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

GJ06 OLX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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