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GJ06 XET

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,402 mi
Last recorded78,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,160 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber is slightly split at ends of the blade

Oil leak on the engine ()

outer cover on silencer box is slightly deteriorated but not leaking

the rear silencer box on exhaust mounting strap broken ( but system still secure)

the rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,160 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber is slightly split at ends of the blade

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak on the engine ()

outer cover on silencer box is slightly deteriorated but not leaking

the rear silencer box on exhaust mounting strap broken ( but system still secure)

the rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,075 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 43,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 15,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,948 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 XET is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XET, 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 XET is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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