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AO56 GWK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,689 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 57,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,399 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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AO56 GWK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AO56 GWK, 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 AO56 GWK registered?

AO56 GWK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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