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GL06 XYY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,258 mi
Last recorded59,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 XYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 59,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 54,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 52,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 51,358 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 51,357 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 48,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 48,074 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements unable to switch off from switch (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/15 H

Pass 16 May 2019 37,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 37,920 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 36,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,217 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 32,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,061 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,413 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GL06 XYY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL06 XYY, 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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GL06 XYY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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