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GJ56 BKY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 70,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,831 miles

Central brake light does not illuminate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,520 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 59,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,488 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,878 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 36,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear starting too perish

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,634 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing to outter wall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,370 miles

3 x tyres have a combo of small cuts in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,344 miles

all tyres have slight cuts all over them

Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,344 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres have slight cuts all over them

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,973 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 26,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,985 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 BKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GJ56 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

GJ56 BKY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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