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GF06 BVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,882 mi
Last recorded91,882 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,882 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,519 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 89,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,720 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,050 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML shows a fault

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,027 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,056 miles

Front wiper blades split

N/S/R Tyre perishing, sidewall damage and cuts in tread

O/S/R Tyre perishing, 3mm and cuts in tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,534 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,531 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,871 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,924 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 BVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GF06 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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