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GV56 HKL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,366 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,706 miles

Combustion fumes emmiting from engine bay

o/s/f tyre excessively scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Combustion fumes emmiting from engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre excessively scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,808 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,808 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,874 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.front bumper damaged both offside doors damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror damaged.front bumper damaged both offside doors damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,842 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 HKL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

GV56 HKL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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