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RX55 GMU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,912 miles

Front wipers stat to smear screen

Nearside Front Lower arm bush slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm /wear on edges & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm /devoid of tread inner /wear outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box box band corroded & broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,800 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 91,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2011 15,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,245 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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RX55 GMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RX55 GMU, 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 RX55 GMU registered?

RX55 GMU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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