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GV56 HKG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,960 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,957 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre for injuries (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlight lens damp

Pass 10 May 2011 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cracking and small cuts in tread

Pass 8 May 2010 40,742 miles

centre brakelight not working

Pass 13 May 2009 36,856 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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 HKG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HKG, 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 HKG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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