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PJ06 GKU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014 136,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 128,845 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in tread no cords visable

Pass 31 Mar 2012 124,325 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,854 miles

exhaust emmits smoke during warm up.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,853 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,821 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear 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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PJ06 GKU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PJ06 GKU, 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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What year was PJ06 GKU registered?

PJ06 GKU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 GKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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