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GL56 GVG

2006 Citroen C3

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,432 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out off shape

brake lights intermittent

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,142 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre out off shape

brake lights intermittent

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,004 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,287 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2010 28,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

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

Is GL56 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 GVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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