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GW55 FCV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,314 mi
Last recorded101,314 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 71,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,225 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,729 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,354 miles

Front tyre tread getting a little low

Fail 18 Jan 2011 21,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front tyre tread getting a little low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,472 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,850 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 FCV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GW55 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

GW55 FCV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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The MOT history for GW55 FCV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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