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GF56 FTX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,921 miles

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Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2018 57,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,973 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 44,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 44,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 40,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 35,135 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 18,536 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 29,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,996 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres outer walls perished.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 22,458 miles

Both front outer tyre wall detoriated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre wall detoriated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,458 miles

Both front outer tyre wall detoriated

near side rear tyre wall detoriated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,033 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 FTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

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

Is GF56 FTX safe to buy?

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