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GL06 DWE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 DWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2017 102,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 96,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 75,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,514 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,514 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,995 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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GL06 DWE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GL06 DWE, 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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GL06 DWE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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