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GV06 XWB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear silencer strap/mounting missing

air leak inlet manifold area (vehicle hunting)

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,389 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,068 miles

Front both smooth on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing lowish

Pass 14 May 2012 33,065 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 26,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 14,667 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 XWB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

GV06 XWB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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