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GR06 ELW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,398 mi
Last recorded78,398 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,485 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,269 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,535 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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GR06 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR06 ELW, 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 GR06 ELW registered?

GR06 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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