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GW55 FDK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 45,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 44,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,299 miles

Nearside Lower replacement sill covered in underseal ,unable to determine extent or standard of repairs

Fail 26 Mar 2024 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced forward & middle areas of sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 41,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend changing front sealing ring (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 40,502 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall cut ,but does not reach chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower seat belt mounting prescribed area corroded near to legal limit, recommend early repair

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 39,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall cut ,but does not reach chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower seat belt mounting prescribed area corroded near to legal limit, recommend early repair

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 33,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,461 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,710 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,710 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear perished/cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,238 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,193 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut-n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Aug 2010 26,193 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut-n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,549 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FDK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW55 FDK registered?

GW55 FDK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is GW55 FDK safe to buy?

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