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FY56 GVP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,659 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,024 miles

front discs and pads wearing rusty edges on discs

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,395 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,291 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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FY56 GVP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY56 GVP, 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 FY56 GVP registered?

FY56 GVP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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