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MT06 GPJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 103,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,504 miles

Exhaust becoming corroded on back box clamp

Fail 20 Jan 2017 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust becoming corroded on back box clamp

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,810 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,766 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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MT06 GPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 MT06 GPJ, 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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MT06 GPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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