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GL56 GWA

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,399 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,356 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens' deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres measured at 2-3mm, are cracking and are worn on edges. (185/65 R15 88T) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,356 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens' deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres measured at 2-3mm, are cracking and are worn on edges. (185/65 R15 88T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished and age cracks

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake pipe /handbrake cover broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,413 miles

both front wheel arch liners split /broken

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,413 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wheel arch liners split /broken

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak corner of head gasket also strong smeel of coolant

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

surfcae corrosion rear suspension springs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 26,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak corner of head gasket also strong smeel of coolant

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

surfcae corrosion rear suspension springs

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,441 miles

Oil leak

front no plate slightly damaged

fuel flap feels loose when opening

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,403 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,564 miles

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2010 15,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 GWA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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