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GD04 LHY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,735 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

exhaust system corroding

front exhaust mounting broken

high level stop light not working

n/s headlight slightly out of focus

n/s rear tyre 2.5m

o/s front tyre 3m

o/s rear tyre 3.5m

oil leaks

slight leak to center exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

exhaust system corroding

front exhaust mounting broken

high level stop light not working

n/s rear tyre 2.5m

o/s front tyre 3m

o/s rear tyre 3.5m

oil leaks

slight leak to center exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,420 miles

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not holed

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,338 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,182 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,182 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,047 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly discoloured

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

Offside headlamp slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,679 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,835 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,717 miles

slight blow front middle exhaust box

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box bracket broken (7.1.1)

slight blow front middle exhaust box

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,149 miles

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

both front headlamps misted

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside headlamp bulb securing clip missing

offside fron indicator slighlty dim and discolored

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

both front headlamps misted

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside headlamp bulb securing clip missing

offside fron indicator slighlty dim and discolored

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,765 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

small cracks in screen

Fail 22 Jun 2012 53,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,147 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 38,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,436 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perrished

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 22 May 2009 27,680 miles

front tyres perrished

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 27 May 2008 18,292 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 18,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,731 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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GD04 LHY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GD04 LHY, 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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GD04 LHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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