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GF56 UTH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight poor patent (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber fitted and looks different to near side one

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heave corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight poor patent (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber fitted and looks different to near side one

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heave corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,303 miles

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

Wipers split at the ends

Fail 21 Jun 2018 72,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers split at the ends

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,979 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake disc is slightly corroded

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible fault with high level stop light

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,829 miles

front brake discs scored slightly

front wiper blades perished

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,016 miles

spare wheel and tyre incorrect size

Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

spare wheel and tyre incorrect size

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 UTH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTH, 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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GF56 UTH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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