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GJ56 ZXM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ZXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing damaged and catching door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,732 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight distortion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,612 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,258 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 40,258 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,295 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,846 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,152 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 ZXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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