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EX56 GYK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 GYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in areas underbody

Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,622 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,854 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 10,728 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,123 miles

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

exhaust hanger missing - exhaust supported

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,747 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,072 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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EX56 GYK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX56 GYK, 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 EX56 GYK registered?

EX56 GYK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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The MOT history for EX56 GYK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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