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GW55 BHV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,880 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 86,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,213 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gases at rear joint

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,617 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective jumping on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,859 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,849 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,663 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn low and perished.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 73,661 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn low and perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,707 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,905 miles

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,813 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,593 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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GW55 BHV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GW55 BHV, 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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GW55 BHV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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