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GV56 VTA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,892 mi
Last recorded163,892 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 163,892 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underside rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,358 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear chassis and inner sill panels corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,051 miles

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread

Fail 7 Dec 2022 146,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,009 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 134,497 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 16 Dec 2019 134,497 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,718 miles

Both front Wipers smearing slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,424 miles

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,400 miles

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,807 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,514 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 VTA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

GV56 VTA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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