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GF56 VTE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,646 mi
Last recorded28,646 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,646 miles

bothy rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,145 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished/light damage

Rear of exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,098 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,234 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

offside front wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,887 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 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

GF56 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GF56 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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