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GK56 XAS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,653 mi
Last recorded63,653 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 63,653 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but clearing screen effectively

Offside rear indicator bulb pale

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Fail 30 Sep 2026 63,653 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but clearing screen effectively

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

Offside rear indicator bulb pale

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Weak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Weak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,976 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin weak

Fail 19 Sep 2019 44,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box outer skin weak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,435 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,581 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but the cords are not exposed

Fail 16 Oct 2015 31,577 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but the cords are not exposed

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,876 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,339 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls slightly perrished/cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,370 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XAS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

GK56 XAS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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