MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
All four tyres are slight perished
stone chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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GL55 CVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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