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GX56 EKN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,341 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 92,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,618 miles

o/s wiper blade smears screen

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

strong advise - 2nd to last exhaust mount missing from exhaust - system still secure

battery partially insecure

main beam lamps not staying on by themselves

Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery partially insecure

main beam lamps not staying on by themselves

o/s wiper blade smears screen

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

strong advise - 2nd to last exhaust mount missing from exhaust - system still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,001 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,449 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r 1/4 panel and bumper slightly damaged.

slight body work damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r 1/4 panel and bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,268 miles

centre brake light not working

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 EKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX56 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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