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GJ56 BNU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,355 mi
Last recorded56,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,002 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,560 miles

play in nsf suspension leg

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,334 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 BNU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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