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GU56 CUA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,296 mi
Last recorded69,296 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,296 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,296 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view REPAIR NOT VERY GOOD (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 46,655 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,797 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 12,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,023 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 12,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,908 miles

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2015 11,908 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 11,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,592 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 CUA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

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

Is GU56 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 CUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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