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GU56 EHF

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 118,428 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSF and OSF indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 117,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,678 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 115,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,643 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Bonnet handle broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber not located in hub assembly correctly

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

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

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

Unable to open boot

Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

bonnet release pull broken .bonnet can be opened and locked in primary catch , strongly recommend repair

Pass 16 Jan 2021 97,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel advise adjustment

Fail 9 Jan 2021 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excessive advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel advise adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,186 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 48,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s repeater lamp damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,377 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

STRONG ADVISE:Radiator requires attention leaking

Service reminder on

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Wet Test

Wipers splitting at ends

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front and offside front tyres perishing/aged

Nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

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

STRONG ADVISE:Radiator requires attention leaking

Service reminder on

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Wipers splitting at ends

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,912 miles

brake lights work only when pedal pushed very hard

sat nav removed before test started

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,854 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 EHF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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