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EF04 GZG

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,984 mi
Last recorded98,984 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has collision damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 98,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has collision damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 85/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 85/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,720 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,259 miles

Under-tray inscure

N/S/R bump stop missing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R bump stop missing

Under-tray inscure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,153 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,831 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 10,831 miles

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

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

engine tray fitted to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted to both sides of the vehicle

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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EF04 GZG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF04 GZG, 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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EF04 GZG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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