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GK56 NUH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 NUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various areas of surface corrosion to under body of car

Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various areas of surface corrosion to under body of car

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,566 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bent

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high not ajusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bent

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 65,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,267 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,900 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 48,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,847 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,314 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,981 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GK56 NUH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GK56 NUH, 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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GK56 NUH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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