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GP06 COA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,397 mi
Last recorded112,397 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 COA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,397 miles

Body damage to various panels

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Oct 2021 112,397 miles

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

Body damage to various panels

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,451 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 107,451 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 98,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 98,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 86,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,562 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 48,089 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,182 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

tested when wet

Fail 28 Dec 2012 41,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

tested when wet

Pass 17 Dec 2011 32,793 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 32,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,757 miles

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 29 May 2010 20,063 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 20,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 16,978 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 COA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 COA, 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 COA registered?

GP06 COA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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