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GP06 VLL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 90,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring rubbed thru inner edge (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,294 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,207 miles

NSR TYRE PERISHED

OSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,199 miles

Nearside door mirror outer casing broken.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to go out of shape. small cuts in o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 43,199 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror outer casing broken.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to go out of shape. small cuts in o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,889 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,647 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 16,846 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 16,846 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear tyres perishred sidewalls(175/65R14)

Pass 31 May 2011 12,428 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades split but still clear effectively

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,048 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 VLL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP06 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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