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GK06 XVU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,638 mi
Last recorded29,638 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 29,638 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 25,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,378 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 16,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 16,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,813 miles

advise nearside front tyre starting to crack up

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,546 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall cracking up slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall outer

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,818 miles

offside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall outer

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,906 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 XVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

GK06 XVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is GK06 XVU safe to buy?

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