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GX56 EKY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,074 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,111 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,521 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,452 miles

rear registration plate fadeing

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 EKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

GX56 EKY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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