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GL56 GWW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,498 mi
Last recorded149,498 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 149,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 149,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 139,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 139,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,111 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and badly cracked but cords not visable

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and badly cracked but cords not visable

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,846 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,609 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,622 miles

advise exhaust rear two sections in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,686 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 GWW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 GL56 GWW, 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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GL56 GWW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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