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GV56 CVS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,514 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2017 61,514 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,698 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,496 miles

both front tryres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit wear uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper spilt

Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper spilt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 14,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GV56 CVS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV56 CVS, 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 GV56 CVS registered?

GV56 CVS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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