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FV04 GDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 176,999 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear tyre perishing round tread

headlamps do not switch off

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 176,999 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear tyre perishing round tread

headlamps do not switch off

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 164,708 miles

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

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

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

has damage to an area wich dos not efect the view of the road

Pass 4 Oct 2013 148,622 miles

high level stop lamp inop

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2012 130,582 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 130,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 110,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,232 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,459 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,764 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,218 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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FV04 GDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV04 GDZ, 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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FV04 GDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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