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FD55 GBO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer side wall

rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer side wall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,517 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,539 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's worn low on inner edge's

Fail 18 Apr 2015 84,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's worn low on inner edge's

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lip to front discs

Fail 26 Jan 2013 66,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lip to front discs

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,424 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 27,862 miles

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

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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FD55 GBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD55 GBO, 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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FD55 GBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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