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GD04 YFL

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 YFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

engine management light on

nsf tyre wearing outer edge slightly/nsr tyre inner wall perishing slightly

osf indicator pale

windscreen wipers smearing/os wiper rubber split

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,585 miles

Front Brake Discs Wearing

Handbrake Feels Rough When Applied

N/S Outer Sill Damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake Discs Wearing

Handbrake Feels Rough When Applied

N/S Outer Sill Damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,841 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perishing

Slight Noise From Rear Wheel Bearings

Fail 2 Jul 2013 28,627 miles

Light Switch Slightly Loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Slight Noise From Both Rear Wheel Bearings--Recommend Attention

Slight Wall Damage O/S/R Tyre Wall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,627 miles

Light Switch Slightly Loose

Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Slight Noise From Both Rear Wheel Bearings--Recommend Attention

Slight Wall Damage O/S/R Tyre Wall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deteriorated, perished and cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deteriorated, perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,839 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 22,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,380 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,208 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,750 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 YFL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GD04 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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