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GL55 OGY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,654 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,654 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 93,154 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,924 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 79,923 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,265 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,508 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,662 miles

engine oil low (topped up)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil low (topped up)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,852 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 OGY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

GL55 OGY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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