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GL55 XAH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,255 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe is leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,934 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 59,936 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 May 2015 51,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,785 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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,741 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 XAH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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