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GJ56 PBV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,688 mi
Last recorded133,688 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 133,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / condensation with lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog light / tel tale not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / condensation within light lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,579 miles

Indicator switch faulty front and rear fog light switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum

interior mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged / adift

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,804 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,401 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 105,401 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,345 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,485 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges o/s worse,

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

o/s/f tyre has less than 1.6mm of tread on inner edge but due to design of tyre not a MOT failure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,596 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 PBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

GJ56 PBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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