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GV55 RLU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 90,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 90,562 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,644 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,810 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,741 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 16 Jan 2018 17,394 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,035 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,730 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 15 Jan 2015 39,730 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,588 miles

ANTI POLLUTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 20 Jan 2014 33,588 miles

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

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

ANTI POLLUTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,497 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,856 miles

both front wipers starting to split

n/s raer indicator bulb starting to show white light

Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,760 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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GV55 RLU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV55 RLU, 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 GV55 RLU registered?

GV55 RLU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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