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GF55 NAE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,144 mi
Last recorded116,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,144 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 116,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

new lower suspension arm fitted , new front tyres fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2024 112,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

new lower suspension arm fitted , new front tyres fitted

Fail 9 May 2024 112,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 108,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 11 May 2022 104,774 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 104,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 1,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,745 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F outer CV gaitor starting to deteriorate.

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/55/r14-80h

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,954 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate. 185/55/r14-80h

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Brake light coming on when position lights on. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate. 185/55/r14-80h

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,532 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,532 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,632 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,611 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 8 May 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,898 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,062 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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GF55 NAE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 NAE, 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 GF55 NAE registered?

GF55 NAE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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