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GP06 PPV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 PPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,700 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,696 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,252 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,801 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2014 16,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs starting to corrode

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs starting to corrode

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,980 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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GP06 PPV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GP06 PPV, 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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GP06 PPV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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