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BV06 GVT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,847 mi
Last recorded36,847 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 36,847 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 36,847 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,769 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 24,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 7,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,054 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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BV06 GVT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BV06 GVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV06 GVT registered?

BV06 GVT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 GVT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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