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GR06 GVO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,612 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 120,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in gator ball joint rough (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and some cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

covers and hub caps fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,806 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in gator ball joint rough (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and some cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermitant (4.3.2 (a) (i))

covers and hub caps fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,848 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,756 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,884 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 GVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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