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GL56 GVU

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 116,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,623 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 59,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of a small water leak from rear water pump.

Fail 5 May 2020 59,037 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of a small water leak from rear water pump.

Pass 8 May 2019 54,923 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer bracket is corroded off.

Fail 7 May 2019 54,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

The exhaust system rear silencer bracket is corroded off.

Pass 9 May 2018 46,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 46,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,665 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 18,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL56 GVU registered?

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

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