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GU56 EYS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr sill/floor/mudguard corroded and holed within 30 cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr sill/floor/mudguard corroded and holed within 30 cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers door window not opening.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr rear sill panel weakened by corrosion, not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 93,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr rear sill panel weakened by corrosion, not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,408 miles

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

Offside Front drivers electric window not opening.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,870 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 87,870 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osf outer sill panel (central) corroded and split. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,944 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge needs replacing soon.

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm.

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge needs replacing soon.

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm.

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link boot wearing but still retaining grease.

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting bearing noisy ( growls when rotated )

Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,750 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,012 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,190 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,437 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,011 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,011 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs worn/scored.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,104 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre is 2mm on outer edge.

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 EYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 EYS, 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 EYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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