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GN55 XPE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 XPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,078 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear tyre side walls perished both

diesel injectors blowing

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre side walls perished both

diesel injectors blowing

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,410 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 64,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight injecter blow

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,561 miles

slight injecter blow

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 43,167 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,167 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2009 39,126 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 XPE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

GN55 XPE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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