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LT06 GVW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,273 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,026 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,917 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,038 miles

Both rear tyre's are mishaped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyre's are mishaped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,116 miles

Rear tyre's starting to mishape

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyre's starting to mishape

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,182 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 49,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges (not within measured area

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,781 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level stoplight not working

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,731 miles

high level stoplight not working

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2013 31,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stoplight not working

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,522 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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LT06 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LT06 GVW, 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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LT06 GVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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