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GV06 GYD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,396 mi
Last recorded70,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 GYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,396 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 66,227 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,469 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,319 miles

Offside Front wiper splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,182 miles

Dash indicates service due

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,413 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,568 miles

Front tyre check 3000 miles

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,280 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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GV06 GYD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GV06 GYD, 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 GV06 GYD registered?

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

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