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PY56 GVW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 129,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 126,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,062 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 110,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 89,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 89,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,295 miles

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

heatshield loose at centre of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN SLIGHTLY

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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PY56 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY56 GVW, 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 PY56 GVW registered?

PY56 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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