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GF56 GVY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe going into silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,718 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,421 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights origionally too low, then too high on "0" ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights origionally too low, then too high on "0" ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 725,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 25,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 22,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 7 Oct 2011 22,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,563 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 GVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

GF56 GVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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