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GL55 HCP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,359 mi
Last recorded56,359 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 56,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust higher (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded within 30cm of front seat and belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seat slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting brackets damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel slightly loose Plastic bumper damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Plastic wheel arch liner insecure and damaged.

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,120 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 53,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread seperating from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 50,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 46,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,933 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,132 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and cords visible in cracks at inner tread edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and cords visible in cracks at inner tread edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,106 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 12,097 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,563 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 HCP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

GL55 HCP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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