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GR06 GVV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both starting to look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking heavily (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both starting to look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,266 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of corrosion starting to appear underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,129 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 45,402 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,402 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished/cracking

wheel rim on n/s/f bent on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,344 miles

n/s/f wheel rim bent.

rear tyre walls perished and cracking.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 37,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim bent.

rear tyre walls perished and cracking.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,075 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 34,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 31,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,233 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 30,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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 GVV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 GR06 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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