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GV06 SVL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,883 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,883 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,946 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 13 May 2015 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,996 miles

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 41,186 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2010 32,262 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

offside front tyre depth 3mm

Pass 7 May 2009 26,292 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 SVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GV06 SVL, 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 SVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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