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GV56 HNR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,889 mi
Last recorded130,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 125,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,488 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 101,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,543 miles

rear exhaustbox strap broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,746 miles

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

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

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 HNR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HNR, 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 HNR registered?

GV56 HNR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is GV56 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 HNR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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