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GV06 XVE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,103 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,488 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 52,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 47,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,635 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,749 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear & o/s/f tyres perrished

Pass 12 May 2011 22,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,607 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 XVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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