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GP06 CMU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,793 mi
Last recorded72,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,447 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 63,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,983 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge on limit very early replacement required

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box retaining strap broken but still secure

rear tyre treads cracked & perished with age

Pass 25 May 2019 51,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,189 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,571 miles

advise front brake inspection

front bumper trim loose

high level brake light inop

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight dampness to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 11 May 2016 31,320 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 11 May 2016 31,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light inop

Pass 11 May 2015 24,053 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 11 May 2015 24,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 18,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,058 miles

front wipers slight tear

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,683 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,935 miles

both front tyre walls damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,522 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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GP06 CMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GP06 CMU, 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 GP06 CMU registered?

GP06 CMU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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