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GF56 WME

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,987 mi
Last recorded88,987 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,337 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one rear exhaust mounting broken

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,093 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 20 Dec 2014 71,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,732 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 62,732 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

radiator insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,902 miles

r/n/s wheel rim buckled

r/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,075 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,879 miles

r/n/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

r/n/s tyre on limit

r/n/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

f/o/s & r/o/s tyres wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

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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GF56 WME is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF56 WME, 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 GF56 WME registered?

GF56 WME is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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