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SK06 GPJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,971 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 81,581 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 78,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,849 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 56,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,963 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,742 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,933 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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SK06 GPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK06 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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SK06 GPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2006.

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