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GF06 BTU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,066 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 90,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,188 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 76,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 71,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 68,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 68,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,380 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,380 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,142 miles

N/S/R tyre has two small, shallow cuts in the inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply/cords.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 8,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,900 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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GF06 BTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF06 BTU, 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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GF06 BTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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