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GR06 GVN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,953 mi
Last recorded83,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 20 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple areas of corrosion ( front and rear ) Chassis and components

Fail 11 Feb 2026 83,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre is 20 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple areas of corrosion ( front and rear ) Chassis and components

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,659 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 65,655 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrect (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb incorrect (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements unable to switch foglight off (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside 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 9 Feb 2021 63,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,606 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,254 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,408 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly rusting

near side front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,749 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,629 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GVN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR06 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR06 GVN registered?

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

Is GR06 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 GVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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