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GK56 TZH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 TZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,184 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 12 Jul 2012 47,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,977 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,613 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 TZH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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