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GF55 NHE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,890 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,296 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,180 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Nearside number plate amp lens missing

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,399 miles

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

dampness in n/s headlamp

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,399 miles

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

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

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

dampness in n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,300 miles

Near side rear tyre is M and s

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Near side rear tyre is M and s

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,256 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,343 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm on inside edges. Ding on inside edge of nearside front inner wheel rim. Slight haze on nearside front suspension damper. Small chip on nearside of windscreen.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small chip in nearside of windscreen. Rear exhaust mounting strap badly corrorded.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,731 miles

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

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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GF55 NHE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 NHE, 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 GF55 NHE registered?

GF55 NHE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is GF55 NHE safe to buy?

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