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GV06 CNO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

163,221 mi
Last recorded163,221 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 CNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jan 2022 163,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 161,045 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 161,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 156,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 156,458 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 147,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 147,606 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,686 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 135,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 126,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 12,049 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 12,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 103,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel arches damaged

rear discs worn / corroded

removed air freshener before test

slight play in offside front rack knuckle

Fail 19 May 2014 103,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel arches damaged

rear discs worn / corroded

removed air freshener before test

slight play in offside front rack knuckle

Pass 9 May 2013 89,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front vehicle damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2013 89,736 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front vehicle damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,089 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor exhaust leak on rear silencer joints

wiper blades split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,267 miles

minor exhaust leak on rear silencer joints

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm - legal limit

non standard rear exhaust fitted

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust knocking on o/s/r coil spring

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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GV06 CNO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GV06 CNO, 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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GV06 CNO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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