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FM06 GVG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,848 mi
Last recorded77,848 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 77,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,624 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,093 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,570 miles

front discs worn & corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn & corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,446 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and may soon require attention

front brake discs wearing

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Oct 2009 28,191 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Oct 2009 28,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade torn

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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FM06 GVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM06 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 FM06 GVG registered?

FM06 GVG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FM06 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 GVG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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