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GK56 XBS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,007 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,913 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,724 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 XBS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

GK56 XBS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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