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CY06 GVG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,911 mi
Last recorded146,911 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,911 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt just met the limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt just met the limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 138,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 138,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly spring jumping on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,667 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,667 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front strut bearings are rough when steering is turned

service light on

windscreen damage to maximum

Fail 2 Sep 2013 110,441 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front strut bearings are rough when steering is turned

service light on

windscreen damage to maximum

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,009 miles

n/s c/v boot pinholed

windscreen damage to limit

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,009 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

n/s c/v boot pinholed

windscreen damage to limit

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,603 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen damage to max

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,603 miles

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

windscreen damage to max

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,437 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,849 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 GVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

CY06 GVG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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