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GV06 XUK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,228 mi
Last recorded111,228 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,228 miles

Offside wing mirror taped up

Rear exhaust strap broken

Clutch biting point very high

Offside front door check strap broken

Fail 5 Aug 2021 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch biting point very high

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

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside wing mirror taped up

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Wing mirror unit damaged-taped on

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Wing mirror unit damaged-taped on

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,207 miles

Offside Rear view mirror loose

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel trim missing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel trim missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,139 miles

brake light switch appears to have an intermittent fault, doesn't always work

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 32,793 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Pass 1 May 2014 27,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,924 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 13,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,107 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 11,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XUK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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