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FR04 GNV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,082 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,097 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,020 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Mar 2007 27,020 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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FR04 GNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FR04 GNV, 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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What year was FR04 GNV registered?

FR04 GNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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