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GR06 GVL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,494 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,492 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and close too limit

Offside Front trye perished and close to limit

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

Rear exhaust box causing corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perished and close too limit

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

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

Offside Front trye perished and close to limit

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

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

Rear exhaust box causing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin heavy corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,146 miles

back box outer skin corroded and slight leak

exhaust system corroded

front tyres close to limit, slick on inner edge

rear tyres close to limit & perished

rear wheels small dents

rear wheels small dents

small rust patches

small rust patches

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

back box outer skin corroded and slight leak

front tyres close to limit, slick on inner edge

n/s/f discs heavily scored inside

n/s/f discs heavily scored inside

rear tyres close to limit & perished

rear wheels small dents

rear wheels small dents

small rust patches

small rust patches

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,400 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs badly worn

rear tyres on limits

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs badly worn

rear tyres on limits

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,132 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre close to limits

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,983 miles

front discs worn

slight exhaust leaks & corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,990 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,053 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight damage on rear rims

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,341 miles

Both front wiper blades worn/split.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,754 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 18,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,961 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,928 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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GR06 GVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

GR06 GVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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