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GV56 HLA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,573 miles

body work damage

front brake discs are corroded

small exhaust leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body work damage

front brake discs are corroded

small exhaust leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,522 miles

BODY WORK DAMAGE ALONG NEAR SIDE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT JOINT

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,522 miles

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

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

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

BODY WORK DAMAGE ALONG NEAR SIDE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT JOINT

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,499 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT JOINT

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,528 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,538 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,471 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,686 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 HLA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

GV56 HLA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GV56 HLA safe to buy?

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