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MT06 GSV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,724 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 73,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Top mounting has slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2023 67,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,749 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,392 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,392 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,659 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,061 miles

Nearside front tyre has minor cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,720 miles

offside & nearside rear, inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 32,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,371 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sidewall cracked nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,038 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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MT06 GSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT06 GSV, 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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MT06 GSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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