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GU56 EHB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 51,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 47,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,067 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust band held with wire

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight full of water? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust band held with wire

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,563 miles

rear silencer bracket snapped but temprary repair has been implemented

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,563 miles

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

rear silencer bracket snapped but temprary repair has been implemented

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,662 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 19,416 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,416 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,305 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 EHB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHB, 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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GU56 EHB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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