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GL55 XXB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,501 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,501 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,262 miles

items remov ed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 13 Feb 2015 47,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

items remov ed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,588 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 41,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 32,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,177 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,071 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 XXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

GL55 XXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2006.

Is GL55 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 XXB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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