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MA56 GJX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,002 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,358 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing a slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,876 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 60,876 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,689 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,181 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,055 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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MA56 GJX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA56 GJX, 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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MA56 GJX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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