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VO06 GVR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 115,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 115,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,249 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 111,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 101,919 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,541 miles

Nearside Outer Sill panel corroded in the middle.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 98,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill panel corroded in the middle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/hr15 84h pirelli p7 cintronato. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/hr15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/hr15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,801 miles

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

Nearside Front head light has water in it

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,655 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,655 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant bottle empty

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,538 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,703 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,078 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,005 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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VO06 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VO06 GVR, 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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VO06 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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