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GU56 JUW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 JUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 149,110 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 141,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 141,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2021 126,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,424 miles

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

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,826 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 175/65 TR14

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Rear brake slight uneven application

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

Rear brake slight uneven application

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,562 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,562 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,209 miles

nearside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre depth low on inner edge

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,555 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre depth getting low

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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GU56 JUW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GU56 JUW, 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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GU56 JUW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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