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EA04 GPU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 GPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,114 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 94,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,687 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but cannot tell if it is down to the cords

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,245 miles

OSF tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but cannot tell if it is down to the cords

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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EA04 GPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA04 GPU, 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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EA04 GPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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