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GJ56 XRF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,439 mi
Last recorded121,439 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake hose insecure

wiper slight smear when operated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre! nail in shoulder area

Fail 26 Sep 2015 109,777 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre! nail in shoulder area

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heat sheild fallen held with cable ties

Fail 27 Sep 2014 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heat sheild fallen held with cable ties

Pass 14 Sep 2013 88,477 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,527 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,586 miles

Both Front windscreen wipers split

FRONT TYRES-OFF SIDE WORN TO 1.6MM (LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH)WORN ON INNER.Near side worn to 2mm.

Front Brake Pad(s) wearing thin and Wear to BOTH Front Brake discs.

Near side front lower suspension arm inner bush bondings starting to fail

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,586 miles

Both Front windscreen wipers split

FRONT TYRES-OFF SIDE WORN TO 1.6MM (LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH)WORN ON INNER.Near side worn to 2mm.

Front Brake Pad(s) wearing thin and Wear to BOTH Front Brake discs.

Near side front lower suspension arm inner bush bondings starting to fail

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,110 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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 XRF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

GJ56 XRF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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