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GF56 VTN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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 7 Mar 2019 101,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,093 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working high beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,942 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both nearside and offside lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,942 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both nearside and offside lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working high beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,576 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger slight corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger slight corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,709 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,709 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,401 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exaust bracket coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,149 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,064 miles

Bonnet handle broken, but does open the bonnet

O/s/r wheel bearing worn

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet handle broken, but does open the bonnet

O/s/r wheel bearing worn

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,419 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 VTN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

GF56 VTN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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