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GV06 XVA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,151 mi
Last recorded90,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,151 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,075 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 5,563 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 5,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 14,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 9,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 8,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,818 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 XVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

GV06 XVA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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