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GW55 KGX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 KGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,980 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,070 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap is broken but system is still supported

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting strap is broken but system is still supported

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,458 miles

Advise: nearside front wiper blade split on ends / nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy /

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,458 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise: nearside front wiper blade split on ends / nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy /

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 16,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,331 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,462 miles

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

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

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

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

high level(or third) stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,882 miles

ADVISE Coolent leak from behing the water pump (hose Pipe )

ADVISE High level brake light staying on But very dim

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 KGX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

GW55 KGX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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