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GL55 HBP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,592 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,193 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 65,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 64,661 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern in either headlight (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly or sub standard bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly or sub standard bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 60,939 miles

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

Nearside Front beam pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,774 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 304,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,953 miles

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

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

puncture n/s/r tyre

rear number plate deteriated

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 HBP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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