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EX56 GYN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,452 mi
Last recorded49,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 49,452 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 49,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device holder from windscreen ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 27,281 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 27,261 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 22,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 18,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 18,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have surface corrosion occurring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,812 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 12,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,704 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Oct 2012 8,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 5,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 4,984 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 GYN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN registered?

EX56 GYN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is EX56 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 GYN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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