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GV06 XVF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,134 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment excessive noise from nearside front suspension (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working intermittent some times works other times not (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 May 2017 70,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 70,786 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,801 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,469 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,559 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [on last skin]

Fail 13 Dec 2013 51,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded [on last skin]

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,188 miles

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

both front wipers slight smearing

exhaust backbox corroded

high level brake light inop

movement in steering wheel

Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wipers slight smearing

exhaust backbox corroded

high level brake light inop

movement in steering wheel

offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,547 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,928 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,928 miles

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

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 XVF 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 56.3%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

GV06 XVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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