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GL56 UDE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,280 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,398 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,284 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,703 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,120 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2010 17,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,850 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 12,850 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)

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 UDE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

GL56 UDE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GL56 UDE safe to buy?

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