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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape
both top shock mount play
center stop light not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape
both top shock mount play
center stop light not working
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
service lamp on
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front most bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wipers smearing/jumping slightly
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
Front Registration plate insecure fixing screw corroded away (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front most bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light has water ingress (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres both worn on inner edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres both worn on inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU56 CUV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?
GU56 CUV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2006.
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