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GJ56 XPN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,092 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - advise tracking

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged - advise replacement

Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,092 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - advise tracking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged - advise replacement

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,603 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 XPN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

GJ56 XPN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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