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GV06 WZM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,374 mi
Last recorded126,374 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 WZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 126,374 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 126,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 118,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 111,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 99,904 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,902 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre treads below 1.6mm on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre treads below 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,403 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,076 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,076 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box hanger only held by 2mm of metal. Hanger severely corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,138 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,044 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 WZM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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