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GK06 VTU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,605 mi
Last recorded32,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,605 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 30,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 25,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No Coolant in Expansion Bottle

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

Pass 20 May 2019 25,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2018 24,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,465 miles

Center stop light not working

Dash cam removed before test

Pass 11 May 2016 21,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,778 miles

all brake lights intermitent but lights working at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 17,055 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 17,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 14,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 10,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,108 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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GK06 VTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GK06 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

GK06 VTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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