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GY06 JXV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 JXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,642 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,388 miles

Parking brake lever has close to excessive movement indicating poor adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,177 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 48,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,141 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 40,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,631 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,306 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 15,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 GY06 JXV, 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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GY06 JXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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