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GL56 GWU

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion on suspension items

no reverse light

Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 95,059 miles

both headlight lenses faded causing poor beam images

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,289 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear exhaust silencer box support band heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 81,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 77,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers sun visor worn

Pass 5 May 2017 70,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,426 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,426 miles

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

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,051 miles

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,974 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,792 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 GWU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

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

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