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GL56 GVJ

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 100,446 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,990 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,890 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,397 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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GL56 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

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

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