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AP56 GYZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,740 mi
Last recorded108,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,644 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 24 Feb 2017 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,024 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,782 miles

engine noise

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Dec 2014 80,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noise

offside front tyre worn very thin on inner edge advise replace tyre asap

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Dec 2013 70,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 52,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

dipstick tip broken

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,395 miles

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

drag on o/s/f brake

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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AP56 GYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP56 GYZ, 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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AP56 GYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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