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GJ56 BKE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing,

Fail 9 Jul 2016 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Bottom coil, (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing,

Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,373 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 65,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust section rusty (twin skin, 2nd skin still sound).

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,602 miles

Rear exhaust section rusty (twin skin, 2nd skin still sound).

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,244 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,500 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,500 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BKE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GJ56 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

GJ56 BKE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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