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GY06 JWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 JWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,404 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,770 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,716 miles

Centre stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Movement at steering wheel - unable to verify cause - best to get checked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,803 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,228 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,019 miles

front discs corroded

front pads look low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,434 miles

front wiper blades splitting.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades splitting.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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GY06 JWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 GY06 JWJ, 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 GY06 JWJ registered?

GY06 JWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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