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HG06 GOP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 GOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2017 147,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

rear exhaust support broken

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre brake light not working

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

rear exhaust support broken

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

both front tyres slight cracks around sidewalls

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

both front tyres slight cracks around sidewalls

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HG06 GOP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG06 GOP, 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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HG06 GOP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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