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GK56 XAZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 79,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,643 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished from age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 66,643 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both effected by lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished from age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,104 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,171 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear brakes slight imbalance

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,591 miles

Oil leak weep from bottom of sump ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,575 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,604 miles

rear exhaust clamp/ strap starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,453 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,762 miles

both front wiperblades begining to smear

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

front inner brake pads low on limit

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 XAZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

GK56 XAZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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