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GL55 CWT

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,851 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,301 miles

engine cover fitted

some wear steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,582 miles

Front brake pads low

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

engine cover fitted

engine stabilizer worn/split

slight play steering rack

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads low

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

engine cover fitted

engine stabilizer worn/split

slight play steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,227 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,042 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 CWT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GL55 CWT, 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 CWT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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