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AO56 GVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,672 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount does'nt look to be seated correctly.steering a lot lighter turning to right than left,c/o roadtest steering not adversely effected,benefit given.advise looking at.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s number plate light was'nt working,now working

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,998 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low,customer to monitor

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 63,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog lights switch on ok,but can't be switched off (4.5.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low,customer to monitor

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front fog lights switch on ok,but can't be switched off

Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,229 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 49,581 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,617 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,061 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low,o/s/r tyre on 3mm,both tyres perished and n/s/r under-inflated

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded away,also rattle inside rear silencer,advise replaceing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,061 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low,o/s/r tyre on 3mm,both tyres perished and n/s/r under-inflated

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded away,also rattle inside rear silencer,advise replaceing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,114 miles

(1) Both rear tyres worn close to limit 3.5mm.

(1) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. 3.5mm.

(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit 3mm.

(2) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(8) Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,553 miles

(1) Rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded close to limit.

(5) Both rear tyres deteriorated slightly.

(5) Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,823 miles

front discs corroded on edges

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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AO56 GVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO56 GVZ, 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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AO56 GVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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