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GY56 GVC

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,104 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant on min

Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear lamps have slight ingress of condensation

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,832 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,669 miles

Access to rear load space obtained through rear seats

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,016 miles

COOLANT LOW

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE AGED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

COOLANT LOW

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE AGED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,100 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

O/S HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OSF TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OSF WISHBONE - REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE FROM OUTSIDE - BOOT INSPECTED VIA TILTED REAR SEATS

Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,100 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OSF TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OSF WISHBONE - REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE FROM OUTSIDE - BOOT INSPECTED VIA TILTED REAR SEATS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,022 miles

EXHAUST: TAILPIPE EXTENSION CORRODED TO EXCESS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,559 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,116 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,390 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GY56 GVC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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