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GL55 HCC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,232 mi
Last recorded47,232 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,166 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,114 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 43,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,702 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 39,447 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 37,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,544 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 26,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,849 miles

suspect front pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,970 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 HCC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

GL55 HCC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GL55 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 HCC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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