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GJ56 ZYT

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,824 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,824 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,850 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,631 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 24 Jun 2014 69,158 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,158 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,941 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,604 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,065 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,811 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 ZYT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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