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PJ06 GMY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 GMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 46,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 45,363 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 45,363 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 43,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 42,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 42,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 40,134 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 40,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 37,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,940 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 33,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,886 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

slight damage to o/s/f mirror

Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,886 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,776 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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PJ06 GMY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

PJ06 GMY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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