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GJ56 XPH

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,690 mi
Last recorded111,690 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 111,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp cluster outer cover damaged not interfering with light output

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system rear back box outer casing shows severe corrosion

vehicle shows moderate accident damage to nearside front wing/door and offside rear wing

Fail 22 May 2019 111,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp cluster outer cover damaged not interfering with light output

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust system rear back box outer casing shows severe corrosion

vehicle shows moderate accident damage to nearside front wing/door and offside rear wing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulbs fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,169 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulbs fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,317 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,689 miles

nearside rear indicator light faded up.

note: engine front area oily.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint top boot slight damage.

rear exhaust section started to corrode.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,519 miles

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint small damage.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint small damage.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 20,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front tyre side wall cracked & perishe up.

nearside & offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre outter side wall starting to crack

near side rear tyre outter side wall starting to crack

off side front tyre outter side wall starting to crack

off side rear tyre outter side wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Sep 2012 17,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre outter side wall starting to crack

near side rear tyre outter side wall starting to crack

off side front tyre outter side wall starting to crack

off side rear tyre outter side wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,031 miles

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking !!!!

offside front tyre walls cracked & perishe up !!!

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,790 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 XPH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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