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GL55 EPX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,071 mi
Last recorded151,071 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,071 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 142,561 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 2 May 2023 142,561 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 141,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 141,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,614 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 139,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,251 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 138,249 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes - Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rubber missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 135,795 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes - Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rubber missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,214 miles

Front Front Brake pads not visible- unable to inspect fully

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 134,214 miles

Front Front Brake pads not visible- unable to inspect fully

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,540 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust and middle (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,553 miles

slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,131 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 EPX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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