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GK56 PPX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,364 mi
Last recorded100,364 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,364 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 100,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,430 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,555 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,005 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,854 miles

both front tyres have started to perish/crack

both rear tyres have started to perish/crack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,687 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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GK56 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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