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FP06 GVW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 64,828 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,689 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,903 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 40,142 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 36,806 miles

o/r/rear tyre perished

surface corrosion rear axle springs

Fail 3 May 2019 36,806 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

o/r/rear tyre perished

surface corrosion rear axle springs

Pass 1 May 2018 34,749 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,rear axle,springs

Pass 2 May 2017 32,159 miles

surface corrosion rear springs,exhaust

Fail 2 May 2017 32,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion rear springs,exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,388 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 15 May 2014 24,992 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,607 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 19,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 May 2011 14,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 12,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 9,372 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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FP06 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP06 GVW, 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 FP06 GVW registered?

FP06 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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