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GP56 DHJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 28,795 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind rotated by hand

Fail 23 Nov 2020 27,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished and cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind rotated by hand

Pass 22 Nov 2019 26,667 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,450 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 24,450 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 23,570 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 23,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,614 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 22,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,272 miles

air bag warning lamp on

both rear tyres cracked & perished

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

o/s front tyre cracked & perished

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Fail 20 Nov 2012 17,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp on

both rear tyres cracked & perished

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

o/s front tyre cracked & perished

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,344 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

tyres perished

Fail 7 Dec 2010 10,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly scored

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,938 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 10 Dec 2009 7,727 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear brakes grabbing slightly & slightly unbalanced

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 DHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP56 DHJ registered?

GP56 DHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is GP56 DHJ safe to buy?

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