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GL56 UDH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,500 mi
Last recorded56,500 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 56,500 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 56,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 56,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 32,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,351 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 32,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,905 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,346 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,505 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,646 miles

all tyres outer side walls pereshing

Pass 13 Feb 2010 8,760 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 UDH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

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

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