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GK55 BHW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,135 mi
Last recorded108,135 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,135 miles

Both rear door check straps broken

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower rubber damaged, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside front flexi brake hose slightly chafed

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing, grease around boot

Nearside number plate light inoperative

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside front door check strap not working for its intended purpose

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Water expansion tank empty

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear door check straps broken

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower rubber damaged, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside front flexi brake hose slightly chafed

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing, grease around boot

Nearside number plate light inoperative

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside front door check strap not working for its intended purpose

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Water expansion tank empty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,139 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 100,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,895 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken,system still secure

Fail 29 Mar 2013 58,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken,system still secure

Pass 17 May 2012 51,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,252 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 43,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn low and slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2011 43,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn low and slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,824 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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GK55 BHW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GK55 BHW, 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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GK55 BHW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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