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RE06 GVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,769 mi
Last recorded46,769 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,769 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,539 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,996 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,673 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,735 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,481 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,740 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,740 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,079 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,378 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,938 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,339 miles

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

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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RE06 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE06 GVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE06 GVJ registered?

RE06 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is RE06 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 GVJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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