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GK06 XEC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front door lock cover missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt has no locking /securing nut just plain

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel arch bumper trims loose

both rear bump stops missing

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front door lock cover missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt has no locking /securing nut just plain

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel arch bumper trims loose

both rear bump stops missing

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,226 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 60,226 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leaks areas will need steam cleaning to find origin

Rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,310 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leaks areas will need steam cleaning to find origin

Rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,162 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,580 miles

Nearside front washer is partially blocked

Rear brakes squeel/squeak when operated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,473 miles

Nearside front washer is not working

Offside rear tyre outer wall is perished & slightly damaged advise change tyre soon

Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,732 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall is scuffed,slight damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,732 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall is scuffed,slight damage

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,820 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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GK06 XEC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK06 XEC, 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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GK06 XEC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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