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FM06 GVK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 GVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,373 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,652 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing rough

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing rough

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,417 miles

Rear head rests removed

Pass 11 Jan 2017 12,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,862 miles

very slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,688 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs scored

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,698 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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FM06 GVK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc diesel 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 FM06 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

FM06 GVK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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The MOT history for FM06 GVK 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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