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GK56 XAO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,599 mi
Last recorded40,599 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust very rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,231 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 19,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 19,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,944 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)

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 XAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

GK56 XAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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