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AO56 GWL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,978 mi
Last recorded50,978 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,978 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 50,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,577 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen cracked near pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,424 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column lower pinch bolt slightly loose/play

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,568 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked- not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension rubber bump stops missing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner cracked- not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner cracked- not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,535 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working switch faulty/intermittent-- all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,151 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,341 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,418 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 GWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO56 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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