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GL55 VYP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,872 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 92,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,784 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,609 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 47,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,220 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,663 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,683 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)

osf head light condensated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,681 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 22,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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