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GL55 CVU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,488 mi
Last recorded153,488 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 153,488 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,321 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 153,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,746 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,272 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both have excessive wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - nearside excessive wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,272 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both have excessive wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - nearside excessive wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 118,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 118,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high pattern high and dim , t-cut lens and adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 105,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55 R16 fitted rest of tyres all 195/50 R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,861 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f cv joint noisey

plastic sill covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,698 miles

All four tyres are slight perished

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,796 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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GL55 CVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL55 CVU, 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 GL55 CVU registered?

GL55 CVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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The MOT history for GL55 CVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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