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GK06 VSV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,358 mi
Last recorded115,358 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,844 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,297 miles

dampness in n/s/f indicator lamp

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dampness in n/s/f indicator lamp

o/s/f position lamp bulb very dim

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,171 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mount broken

wipers split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 36,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 36,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,088 miles

front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

front registration plate not displaying the name and postcode of the supplying outle

nearside front wiper rubber split

offside front wiper rubber split

rear wiper rubber split

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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GK06 VSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GK06 VSV, 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 GK06 VSV registered?

GK06 VSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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