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GV56 WKP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,065 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 66,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,533 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 64,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,522 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,940 miles

advisory high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,940 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,374 miles

advisory both front brake discs inner surface are in poor cointion

advisory nearside rear tyre has a big pit of metal in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,270 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,431 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,572 miles

offside headlamp dipped beam connector melting

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp dipped beam connector melting

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 WKP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKP, 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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GV56 WKP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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