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GV56 GUE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,340 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure and lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,937 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

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

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

bonnet stay missing

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,020 miles

both front wiper blades split

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded & pitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit & worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,863 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,078 miles

bonnett stay missing

engine oil overfilled

exhaust rear box deteriating

front droplink gaitors deteriating both sides

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,721 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,261 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,628 miles

both rear tyres getting low

engine oil level low

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 GUE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GUE, 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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GV56 GUE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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