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GJ06 VSP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,941 mi
Last recorded68,941 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 68,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 66,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,430 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,417 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 57,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 57,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,843 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 48,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 48,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Stop lamps slightly delayed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,329 miles

No tyre valves visible to nearside wheels

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,212 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,384 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,629 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 VSP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

GJ06 VSP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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