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GK56 XBM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 26,126 miles

Fog light switch faulty. Only turns fog lights off from the main light switch.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 24,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS CORRODED AND SCORED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 19,882 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 19,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 17,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 16,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,232 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 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

GK56 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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