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AP04 GDV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed within rear axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed within rear axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover to wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 98,086 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 90,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,437 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 76,240 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,849 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 72,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,866 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 68,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 63,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 63,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 58,361 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 50,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 34,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 31,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,484 miles

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Pass 6 May 2008 21,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,514 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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AP04 GDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 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 AP04 GDV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 GDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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