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MA56 GYT

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,752 mi
Last recorded64,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyre inner treads low.

nearside outer sill corroding.

Fail 16 Jun 2021 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyre inner treads low.

nearside outer sill corroding.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,423 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion to exhaust system and support at rear broken

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Jun 2018 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion to exhaust system and support at rear broken

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,804 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 46,926 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt.

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

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 27 May 2015 42,275 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls are cracked and perished,175/65/14

Child seat fitted to nearside rear ,unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil sump slightly corroded and leaking.

Passenger air bag switched off

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 May 2015 42,275 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls are cracked and perished,175/65/14

Child seat fitted to nearside rear ,unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil sump slightly corroded and leaking.

Passenger air bag switched off

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 May 2014 36,220 miles

Airbag light is on due to passanger airbag switched of for child seat fitment

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump pan is corroded and leaking

Mounting band is broken on rear scilencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rubber on rear tyres is cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 31,386 miles

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

Rubber on both rear tyres sidewalls is cracked

Service light is on dash

Fail 29 May 2013 31,386 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rubber on both rear tyres sidewalls is cracked

Service light is on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,563 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 20,563 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 12,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 GYT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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