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GL55 CXC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cut in outer wall of o/s front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,050 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cut in outer wall of o/s front tyre

wear on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,962 miles

offside and nearside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edge of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,508 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,200 miles

os wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag lamp illuminated

ns wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both windscreen wipers split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,917 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 CXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

GL55 CXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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