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GF56 VAY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,840 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight images

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 116,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,518 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,589 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,930 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,930 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has one mount broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,617 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,873 miles

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,872 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side and near side front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 51,985 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side and near side front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side and near side front discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust strap very rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VAY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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