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GV56 CVW

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 30,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 29,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 29,660 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,966 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 19,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,267 miles

tyres allround perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 17,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres allround perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,235 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 11,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,954 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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GV56 CVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV56 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 CVW registered?

GV56 CVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GV56 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 CVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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