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GL56 EGZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,946 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,934 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 94,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,330 miles

rear silencer hanger clamp broken

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,330 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear silencer hanger clamp broken

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 43,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GL56 EGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL56 EGZ, 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 GL56 EGZ registered?

GL56 EGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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