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GX56 CLN

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 CLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,160 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 97,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,758 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 94,758 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,344 miles

EML on

o/s/r wheel bearing strarting to get noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,130 miles

EML shows a fault

Fail 17 Oct 2015 83,130 miles

EML shows a fault

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,135 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished & worn 3/4000

o/s/rear tyre 1/2000 miles

rear exhaust bracket poor

Fail 13 Nov 2013 66,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear tyre perished & worn 3/4000

o/s/rear tyre 1/2000 miles

rear exhaust bracket poor

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,625 miles

front pads low

rear exhaust strap poor

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,136 miles

advise has signs of being leaking not at present is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,677 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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GX56 CLN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX56 CLN, 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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GX56 CLN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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