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GJ56 VXM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,655 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated!

Fail 1 Nov 2016 67,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated!

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,683 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,683 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,188 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,178 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 6 Oct 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,381 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 VXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

GJ56 VXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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