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GV56 VUH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 VUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,027 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Dec 2012 52,027 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,789 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 VUH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

GV56 VUH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GV56 VUH safe to buy?

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