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GP56 AFX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge/Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/r door handle/latch deteriorated/worn

Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Upper mount insecure-Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level below min

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge/Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Unable to view front brake pads

Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to view front brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner & outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,093 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level stop light not working

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,939 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 50,392 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 45,832 miles

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

both front disc corroded.

rear exhaust supporting band fractured,but system still supported.

Pass 8 May 2012 37,535 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut and cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,923 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GP56 AFX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP56 AFX, 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 GP56 AFX registered?

GP56 AFX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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