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AY04 GVV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/r & n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,591 miles

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

front exhaust box outer skin loose and rattling

Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,591 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

front exhaust box outer skin loose and rattling

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread grooves

plastic n/s roof runner capping loose to front

Fail 24 Feb 2018 88,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread grooves

plastic n/s roof runner capping loose to front

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed from flexi hose to cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust corroded box

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,850 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 83,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rear (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,849 miles

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

cooling fan bearing very noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2011 61,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 61,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,863 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rear silencer corroding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AY04 GVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AY04 GVV, 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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AY04 GVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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