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GK56 UAC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (cracked) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (and starting to wear on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt requires assistance to retract

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering easier to turn to left than to right

Fail 22 Apr 2024 71,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (cracked) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (and starting to wear on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt requires assistance to retract

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering easier to turn to left than to right

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

steering tighter to turn on left hand lock than right hand

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

steering tighter to turn on left hand lock than right hand

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,285 miles

Both dip beam images poor

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion

Both windscreen wipers poor wipe

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

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

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

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

Steering harder to turn to left than to right (lock to lock)

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp dip beam patterns poor

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

steering heavier to turn on left hand lock than right hand lock

Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp dip beam patterns poor

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre has deep cracks but not exposing cords

steering heavier to turn on left hand lock than right hand lock

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perish

both rear tyres slightly perished

steering "heavier" to turn on left hand lock than right hand

Fail 29 Jul 2019 54,296 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perish

both rear tyres slightly perished

steering "heavier" to turn on left hand lock than right hand

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber no longer attached and the final Rear rubber only has the fabric left holding it but is still secure at time of test

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 50,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber no longer attached and the final Rear rubber only has the fabric left holding it but is still secure at time of test

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,997 miles

Bonnet pull hanging down

Exhaust rubber split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Casing corroded (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust hanger snapped in half

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,910 miles

Front braked discs look worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,720 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 UAC 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 75%.

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

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