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GY56 GVL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,570 mi
Last recorded106,570 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,000 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended offside front lower arm front bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front wipers poor condition

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 GVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

GY56 GVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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