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GF56 VGP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 73,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,801 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,167 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2019 65,167 miles

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

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,515 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 60,514 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,664 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,664 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,451 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,673 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 VGP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 VGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 VGP registered?

GF56 VGP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is GF56 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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