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GP55 ZNW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,877 mi
Last recorded146,877 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 ZNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 146,877 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 140,594 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,650 miles

center stop in op

long handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s f tyre wearing low in middle

o/s rack/drum stick has slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2014 129,650 miles

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

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

center stop in op

long handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s f tyre wearing low in middle

o/s rack/drum stick has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,982 miles

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

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

engine management light on

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

rear brakes getting tight

Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light on

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

rear brakes getting tight

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GP55 ZNW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP55 ZNW, 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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GP55 ZNW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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