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GL55 ESF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,068 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp condensation in lens

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,483 miles

Nearside Front water igress in headlamp

Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front water igress in headlamp

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,571 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 41,571 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust hanger adrift

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,117 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high level brake light inop

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust strap corroded/adrift

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,302 miles

Emmissions passed but not read by DSM

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 1,926 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault.

engine management light on indicating a fault.

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 ESF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

GL55 ESF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2006.

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