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GL55 NDV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 NDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,210 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 101,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 95,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,301 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)

hand brake slightly long

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,418 miles

2x rear coil spring corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads suspected low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

high engine temperature warning light displays

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,414 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid must off water sprays outside of screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

2x rear coil spring corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads suspected low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

high engine temperature warning light displays

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,848 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,099 miles

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,714 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,850 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 NDV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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