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LA55 GHZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,408 mi
Last recorded79,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 GHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 75,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 14 May 2024 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,022 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,830 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 55,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust and condensated (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil around engine

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,154 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

oil around engine

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,668 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,138 miles

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

clutch feels worn

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,138 miles

clutch feels worn

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,678 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil leak at engine sump area

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,625 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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LA55 GHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LA55 GHZ, 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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LA55 GHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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