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GL55 OGW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 OGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,935 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,737 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working comes on late when brakes pressed (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,327 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,015 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,527 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,097 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 OGW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

GL55 OGW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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