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GL55 OLV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,729 mi
Last recorded53,729 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 OLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,729 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,580 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside headlight lens damp/misty

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels soft/spongy

front tyres scrubbing out on edges

rear exhaust support strap corroded/broken -not supporting exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2017 46,580 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside headlight lens damp/misty

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels soft/spongy

front tyres scrubbing out on edges

rear exhaust support strap corroded/broken -not supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal feels soft/spongy

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

n/s/r tyre mishaping in tread area

screw in n/s/f tyre (punctured)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,822 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,163 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 14,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

GL55 OLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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