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AP06 GDO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 GDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,207 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 79,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside - trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has travel

Fail 17 Mar 2023 73,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside - trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has travel

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,281 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condensation to nearside headlamp

offside wiper is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condensation to nearside headlamp

offside wiper is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,651 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (nearside ON LIMIT NOW) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake is grabbing

oil residue engine area's

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,785 miles

rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,191 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,566 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,124 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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AP06 GDO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP06 GDO, 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 AP06 GDO registered?

AP06 GDO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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