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GJ56 MVY

2006 Citroen C3

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,787 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,122 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 87,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 84,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,233 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,599 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,511 miles

front discs worn

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

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 MVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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