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GY56 EYC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner face 5/10mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted and loss

Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner face 5/10mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted and loss

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,672 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracked and perished sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,837 miles

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

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)

oil leak sump

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,837 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak sump

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,717 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,554 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 27 Aug 2010 20,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,354 miles

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 EYC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

GY56 EYC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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