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GL55 LXA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,735 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,691 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 24 Jan 2017 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre casing perished/deep cracks in edge of sidewalls

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,909 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre casing perished/deep cracks in edge of sidewalls

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,630 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,630 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

oil seapage from engine oil sump pan gasket

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

oil seapage from engine oil sump pan gasket

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,748 miles

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)

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 9,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,414 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 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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