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GL56 GVX

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 35,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 34,734 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 34,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 34,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 34,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 32,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 23,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 19,829 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 19,829 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,105 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 12,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 11,013 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,629 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 9,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,406 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 GVX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

Is GL56 GVX safe to buy?

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