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MC06 GBU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,544 mi
Last recorded19,544 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC06 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 19,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 19,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords. This Tyre is 19 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords. This Trye is 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 18,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 18,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. This Tyre is over 16 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. This Tyre is over 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 16,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This Tyre is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,981 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,091 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,594 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,037 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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MC06 GBU 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 MC06 GBU, 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 MC06 GBU registered?

MC06 GBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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