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GL56 GVC

2006 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front sun wiser slightly loose but effecting drivers view

Fail 1 May 2020 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun wiser slightly loose but effecting drivers view

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 105,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 96,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,131 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Rear indicator bulbs are discoloured.

Wipers do not clear screen well.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Boot does not open.

Front brake discs are worn.

Rear indicator bulbs are discoloured.

Wipers do not clear screen well.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,237 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 50,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,090 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GVC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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