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GK06 XWL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 111,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 110,209 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 110,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 108,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 108,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,382 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 106,335 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,083 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,677 miles

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

rear brake imbalance 15-20%

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,027 miles

front brake imbalance 15%

front discs inner faces deteriated slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,973 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.11 (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

front brake imbalance 15%

front discs inner faces deteriated slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,828 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.90,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(0.50) (7.3.D.4)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below outer 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,723 miles

nail in shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,095 miles

rear (top) stoplamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,971 miles

o/s/r wearing slightly low (outer 3/4 area )

Fail 19 Nov 2012 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wearing slightly low (outer 3/4 area )

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,547 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 12,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GK06 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK06 XWL, 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 GK06 XWL registered?

GK06 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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