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GF56 UUP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,150 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 68,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,290 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,862 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,323 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,385 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,184 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion on disc edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,442 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting(strong advise)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,388 miles

cracks in o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre wear uneven

Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,997 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wear uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades split

Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,482 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 UUP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

GF56 UUP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GF56 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 UUP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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