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MA56 GYE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,087 miles

Oil sump excessively corroded and is leaking oil - Advise replacement

Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,087 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil sump excessively corroded and is leaking oil - Advise replacement

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,225 miles

Offside Front tire side wall has cracks

Offside Rear tire has screw in tread

sump weeping oil

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,129 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 75,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 39,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,689 miles

front brake pads over half way worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,809 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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MA56 GYE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA56 GYE, 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 MA56 GYE registered?

MA56 GYE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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