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GF04 ATU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,306 mi
Last recorded88,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,306 miles

smoke emission levels high

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,306 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

parking brake effort low

smoke emission levels high

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 53,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,538 miles

Bonnet stay missing?

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyre walls slightl;y cracked and nearside tyre close to legal limit(2.5mm)

Wiper blades torn at ends advise early replacements

Fail 11 May 2011 38,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

keep a check on nearside front and nearside rear tyres ,worn down to 3mm

Pass 11 May 2011 38,071 miles

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

keep a check on nearside front and nearside rear tyres ,worn down to 3mm

Pass 4 May 2010 31,243 miles

bonnet stay missing

rear wiper blade us

Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet stay missing

rear wiper blade us

Pass 5 May 2009 24,737 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 4,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 4,050 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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GF04 ATU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF04 ATU, 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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GF04 ATU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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