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GN06 YVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 YVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 88,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,619 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure/corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 9,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 34,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,961 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,231 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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GN06 YVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN06 YVJ, 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 GN06 YVJ registered?

GN06 YVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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