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GJ06 VAH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,997 mi
Last recorded70,997 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 70,997 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,651 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 62,759 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 55,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,515 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,069 miles

nsr tyre perishing

osf lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 15,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VAH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

GJ06 VAH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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