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GJ56 BCX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 78,203 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brake fluid discolored

headlamp leveling device taped out

Fail 3 Jun 2022 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working does occasionally work, possibly faulty switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brake fluid discolored

headlamp leveling device taped out

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

brake fluid starting to discolour,osr tyre tread getting low.tested in wet conditions

Fail 4 Jun 2021 73,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic lens tarnsihed (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plastic lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

brake fluid starting to discolour,osr tyre tread getting low.tested in wet conditions

osf door check strap broken.rear wiper arm & blade missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens tarnished & beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens tarnished & beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid starting to discolour,nsr tyre tread getting low.oil staining from previous oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 56,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished & beam image slightly vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished & beam image slightly vague. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

inner rear wheel arches covered

Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,431 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished & beam image slightly vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished & beam image slightly vague. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all tyre outer sidewalls perished/scrubbed + some cuts/abrasions.osr tyre tread getting low.rear washer inop & rear wiper blade split.inner rera wheel arches covered,

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,059 miles

Rear high level stop light inop

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,867 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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GJ56 BCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ56 BCX, 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 GJ56 BCX registered?

GJ56 BCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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