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GF56 XTX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,826 mi
Last recorded55,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 55,826 miles

nearside front suspension top mount is deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2025 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens weathered - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens weathered - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area's - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front suspension top mount is deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,428 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 47,425 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

headlights weathered

Pass 27 Nov 2021 43,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,952 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 25,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,843 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,832 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 XTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

GF56 XTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 XTX safe to buy?

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