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GY56 EWK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,319 mi
Last recorded107,319 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Fail 17 Aug 2026 107,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

non standard fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

non standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,715 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 70,713 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,306 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 64,305 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front box rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack due to age , cords not showing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 61,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack due to age , cords not showing

Offside wiper is starting to split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,876 miles

front and rear wheel arches rusting

head light lenses poor

slight exhaust blow front front pipe, rear box also deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2020 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 x bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear wheel arches rusting

head light lenses poor

slight exhaust blow front front pipe, rear box also deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,706 miles

head light lens's slightly milky

nsr brake slightly sticky

Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,703 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

head light lens's slightly milky

nsr brake slightly sticky

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wiper not 100%

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack , cords not showing

front exhaust mounting rusty

high line brake light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,062 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside front wiper tip split

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,808 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

no high line brake light

osf wiper tip slightly split

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,452 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 24,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s sill.

o/s/f tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,737 miles

damage to n/s sill.

o/s/f tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,565 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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GY56 EWK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GY56 EWK, 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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GY56 EWK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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