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GF56 USZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,797 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 99,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,564 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,563 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low & worn heavily on edges

both rear tyres worn low & worn heavily on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low & worn heavily on edges

both rear tyres worn low & worn heavily on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear bumper damage

windscreen damage

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on edges needs changing (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper crack but no sharp edges

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on edges needs changing (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper crack but no sharp edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,229 miles

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

Rear exhaust box has a broken support

Fail 30 Dec 2014 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box has a broken support

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,725 miles

Both rear tyres showing small cracks and signs of deterioration.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 23,381 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 USZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

GF56 USZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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