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GF56 AFA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 AFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 89,463 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 89,463 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2024 83,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 76,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 70,563 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,728 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,452 miles

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened n/s suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 63,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt in rear bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened n/s suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,844 miles

Sump gasket damp - Rear exhaust hanging strap deteriorating - Slight cracking offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,817 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump gasket damp - Rear exhaust hanging strap deteriorating - Slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 29,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,250 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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GF56 AFA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF56 AFA, 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 GF56 AFA registered?

GF56 AFA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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