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GY56 EXX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat slow to operate

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,764 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2013 55,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,318 miles

high brake light not operative

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,964 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2010 31,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 24,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 EXX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GY56 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

GY56 EXX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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