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GK56 UVY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,215 mi
Last recorded82,215 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed repairs carried out no longer fouling strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling On full lock the anti-roll bar linkage fouls on the brake hose bracket on the MacPherson strut (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Pipe rubbing on strut where it’s not clipped correctly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 80,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central area of offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 80,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central area of offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 61,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 61,657 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre casing perished

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre casing perished

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,151 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,818 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 UVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

GK56 UVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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