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GJ56 VXE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,376 mi
Last recorded156,376 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 151,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,116 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,165 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,232 miles

front tyre treads low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,313 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

o/s/r pads worn low and wheel binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2010 28,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r pads worn low and wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

GJ56 VXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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