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GN55 VVA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,197 mi
Last recorded64,197 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,839 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,787 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,787 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,880 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 45,236 miles

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

rear tyres slight perrishing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,236 miles

rear tyres slight perrishing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,205 miles

All tyres showing age related perishing

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,205 miles

All tyres showing age related perishing

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slight deteriation

offside wiper poor condition

rear tyres slight deteriation

Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,429 miles

Oil leak

o/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyres showing slight cracking to sidewalls

o/s sun visor loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,122 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,122 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2010 17,449 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,883 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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GN55 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN55 VVA, 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 GN55 VVA registered?

GN55 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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