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GL55 NTO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,985 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Oil slightly Low

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both Sun visor slightly Loose not fully effecting drivers view to the road

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed May need greasing up! slightly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front Both Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear View Mirror delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed May need greasing up! slightly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 44,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Oil slightly Low

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both Sun visor slightly Loose not fully effecting drivers view to the road

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed May need greasing up! slightly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front Both Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear View Mirror delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed May need greasing up! slightly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 43,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,631 miles

Central brake light defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 35,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central brake light defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,123 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,680 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 17,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,258 miles

Accident damage to nearside body sill

Cracking in offside front tyre

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 12,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,868 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT AND SMEAR

Pass 2 Feb 2010 7,114 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 7,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,200 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 NTO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NTO, 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 NTO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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