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GL56 GWO

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,510 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 64,506 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,568 miles

driveshaft seal seeping

Fail 19 Dec 2016 61,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner face worn thin (vented) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

driveshaft seal seeping

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,475 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,475 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,291 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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GL56 GWO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL56 GWO, 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 GL56 GWO registered?

GL56 GWO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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