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GJ06 XEV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 144,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 135,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,355 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 127,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,744 miles

Front discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check osf track rod end

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,331 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,232 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,232 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 45,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,147 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,548 miles

Engine oil level slightly low of maximum.

Offside and nearside front,and rear wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,548 miles

Engine oil level slightly low of maximum.

Offside and nearside front,and rear wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 32,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level slightly low of maximum.

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

Offside and nearside front,and rear wiper blade starting to split.

Uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(inner edges).

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 XEV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

GJ06 XEV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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