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GY56 EXD

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,242 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 60,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 55,133 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 54,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,044 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 36,252 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 14 May 2014 36,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 EXD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY56 EXD, 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 GY56 EXD registered?

GY56 EXD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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