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GU56 CPX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 167,540 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly poor wiping

coolant leak around bottle

nearside front headlight condensated

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 167,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly poor wiping

coolant leak around bottle

nearside front headlight condensated

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,911 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

crack in top of offside of the windscreen out of wiping area

Fail 31 Oct 2013 148,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both front wipers slightly poor

crack in top of offside of the windscreen out of wiping area

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,928 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,045 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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GU56 CPX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU56 CPX, 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 GU56 CPX registered?

GU56 CPX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 CPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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