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GW55 EUM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

High level brake lamp inoperative

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing thin

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

Tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plies or cords

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

High level brake lamp inoperative

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plies or cords

Pass 13 May 2014 92,147 miles

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres worn

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 May 2013 89,441 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 89,430 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,211 miles

imbalance between front brakes

rear wiper split

service light on

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance between front brakes

rear wiper split

service light on

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,495 miles

n/s/f wiperblade not clearing screen well

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiperblade not clearing screen well

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,166 miles

body damage to nearside rear wheel arch

bonnet prop insecure

cambelt last changed?

centre stop light disconnected

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and at 2mm

Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body damage to nearside rear wheel arch

bonnet prop insecure

cambelt last changed?

centre stop light disconnected

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and at 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,718 miles

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

centre stop light not working

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 EUM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GW55 EUM, 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 GW55 EUM registered?

GW55 EUM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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