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GR06 BFV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,851 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,851 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres are perishing.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,922 miles

Rear Both tyres are perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,891 miles

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,022 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front wiper lightly smearing across windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,041 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake disc worn ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,066 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn ok at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,029 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated but still clearing screen

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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GR06 BFV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR06 BFV, 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 GR06 BFV registered?

GR06 BFV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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The MOT history for GR06 BFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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