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GJ56 FLD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,929 mi
Last recorded63,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,929 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres inner and outer side walls deteriorated. Tyre size :175/65 R14 82T

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,131 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 61,131 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,888 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,834 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads low.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,473 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 FLD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLD, 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 FLD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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