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OY06 GEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,197 mi
Last recorded133,197 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 110,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 107,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,290 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,307 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,307 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,665 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,665 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,434 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,965 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,392 miles

Offside 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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OY06 GEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY06 GEJ, 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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OY06 GEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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