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GK56 PNV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,245 mi
Last recorded105,245 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 105,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 91,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,946 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,398 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Pass 18 Sep 2021 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,585 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 77,583 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres cracked, worn on edges & close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres cracked, worn on edges & close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,791 miles

both rear & offside front tyres worn low on legal tread

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,586 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PNV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK56 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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