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GL55 NTU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,568 miles

Rear exhaust mounting u/s and exhaust rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2018 77,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting u/s and exhaust rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,093 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,093 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,439 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 72,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust back box outer skin deteristed

Fail 2 Aug 2014 65,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust back box outer skin deteristed

n/s headlight aim not tested

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

n/s/f tyre tread approx 3mm

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Aug 2013 55,604 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,757 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,097 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 NTU 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 60%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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