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GL56 GUX

2006 Citroen C3

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened one bolt missing front balljoint but still secure 2 remaining (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ball joint fixing bolt missing - 2 remaining and still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - worn on the inner shoulders & tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear light unit is loose

offside front inner c.v gaiter is weeping grease

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - worn on the inner shoulders & tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear light unit is loose

offside front inner c.v gaiter is weeping grease

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,524 miles

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 7 Sep 2018 99,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,365 miles

Offside rear reflector damage

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear reflector damage

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 76,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,365 miles

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

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

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,660 miles

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

n/s rear tyre persihing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,643 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GUX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL56 GUX, 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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GL56 GUX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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