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GY56 GUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 77,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,892 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished slightly

o/s rear brake binding

rear exhaust det

slight play o/s inner track rod end

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,845 miles

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

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

Very Slight Brake Binding O/S/R

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer det

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn slightly

rear silencer det

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers det

Fail 24 Sep 2010 18,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers det

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,723 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 GUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY56 GUJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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