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GK56 PLV

2006 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,223 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 85,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,177 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 83,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,389 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,389 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)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,089 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,947 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension lower arm bushes perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,279 miles

offside front tyre perished

unable to fully inspect inner brake pads

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts in it

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension lower arm bushes perrished

N/S/R Tyre perrished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,978 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes perrished

N/S/R Tyre perrished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,630 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 PLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLV, 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 GK56 PLV registered?

GK56 PLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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