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MF56 GNV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 May 2023 82,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 82,202 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,962 miles

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,194 miles

cut in sidwall of n/s/f tyre but no cord showing

heat shield above exhaust system insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut in sidwall of n/s/f tyre but no cord showing

heat shield above exhaust system insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,968 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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MF56 GNV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF56 GNV, 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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MF56 GNV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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