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GU56 CTF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,352 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy benefit given

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,553 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,460 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,460 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,539 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

sounds like injectors chuffing but covered and unable to find leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,117 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces are corroded scored and pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,014 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,014 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 CTF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU56 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

GU56 CTF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GU56 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 CTF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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