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GF56 FKO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,490 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 48,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/rear exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smear the screen

Offside Rear metal exhaust mounting broken & not fully secure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,353 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,651 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,280 miles

Tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2011 18,280 miles

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

Tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 11,318 miles

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

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

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 FKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF56 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

GF56 FKO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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