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GJ56 ZXP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 57,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,083 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements does not extinguish fog lamps. (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate/missing.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 51,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements does not extinguish fog lamps. (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate/missing.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,262 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,004 miles

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,894 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 ZXP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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