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GL56 UDG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,687 mi
Last recorded74,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 67,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 60,227 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,102 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,256 miles

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,518 miles

rear silencer support clamp corroding but silencer is supported

Fail 2 Jan 2013 32,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,757 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,286 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UDG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

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

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