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GY56 EYJ

2006 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside wiper blade split

unable to open boot lid

Fail 20 Sep 2018 106,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside wiper blade split

unable to open boot lid

Fail 15 Aug 2018 105,712 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disks also excessively corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear tailgate does not open

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,358 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,084 miles

both front tyres perished & worn to limit inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,666 miles

advise osf seat belt slightly frayed

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,671 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 60,324 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,644 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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GY56 EYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY56 EYJ, 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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GY56 EYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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