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M18 GWT

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,827 mi
Last recorded88,827 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 GWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 65,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 60,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,646 miles

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

poor beam image both headlights

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2021 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

poor beam image both headlights

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from both the oil filter housing and sump pan gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front headlights slightly cloudy

both front wishbones forward and rear bushes perishing

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 7,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,310 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 4,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 3,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,484 miles

all4 tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 2,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 2,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.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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M18 GWT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M18 GWT, 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 M18 GWT registered?

M18 GWT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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