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WR55 GZX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,955 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,067 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 85,753 miles

Damage to n/s/f and o/s/r

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust center section corroded

front pads low and discs worn

Pass 19 May 2015 75,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 75,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 66,926 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 66,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 17,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,458 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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WR55 GZX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WR55 GZX, 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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WR55 GZX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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