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CY06 GBV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,432 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,135 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,154 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 62,154 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,721 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rattling noise from engine.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rattling noise from engine.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,565 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,239 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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CY06 GBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY06 GBV, 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 CY06 GBV registered?

CY06 GBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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The MOT history for CY06 GBV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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