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GX56 ECD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 ECD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2015 752,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 752,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,332 miles

engine oil leak from either camshaft oil seal or head gasket contaminating cam belt

Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak from either camshaft oil seal or head gasket contaminating cam belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,226 miles

osf nsf tyres at 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,683 miles

front wiper blades only just clear screen,osf tyre at 2.5 mm osr nsr tyres perishing on sidewalls,front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,395 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 ECD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX56 ECD, 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 GX56 ECD registered?

GX56 ECD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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