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GP06 VLZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,191 mi
Last recorded127,191 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,039 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 118,037 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,132 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 112,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 100,919 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,446 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 VLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLZ, 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 GP06 VLZ registered?

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

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