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MA56 GYP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,397 mi
Last recorded78,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,397 miles

Central exhaust section is slightly leaking exhaust gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear sill is corroded and starting to go through on the outside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split on edges but still clears window

Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust section is slightly leaking exhaust gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear sill is corroded and starting to go through on the outside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split on edges but still clears window

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,556 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever high

windscreen washers not operating on passenger side but still do provide significant fluid to screen

Fail 9 Feb 2019 70,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever high

windscreen washers not operating on passenger side but still do provide significant fluid to screen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,829 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,748 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/r outer sills rusted and holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,076 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 31 Oct 2015 57,335 miles

Oil leak

front bumper needs attention

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,335 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

high level brake light inop

offside wiper slightly torn at end

slight exhaust leak ar rear joining piece

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,493 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,522 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted on edges

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,522 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs pitted on edges

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Apr 2011 34,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 34,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,493 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 GYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYP, 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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MA56 GYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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