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GF04 FVW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,494 miles

Central Front drivers door check has no resistance.

Central Front front windscreen has delamination spots over the windscreen surface but the view is not effected.

Nearside Rear Lower n/s/r axle bump stop missing.

Offside Front Upper o/s/f head lamp full of condensation ,beam pattern present.

Offside Rear Lower o/s/r lower axle bump stop split.

slight engine injector when cold.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,494 miles

Central Front drivers door check has no resistance.

Central Front front windscreen has delamination spots over the windscreen surface but the view is not effected.

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f dipped beam not working. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower n/s/r axle bump stop missing.

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dipped beam not working. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper o/s/f head lamp full of condensation ,beam pattern present.

Offside Rear Lower o/s/r lower axle bump stop split.

slight engine injector when cold.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 59,090 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 51,607 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,268 miles

n/s beam image poor

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,264 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s beam image poor

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,242 miles

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,863 miles

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,861 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,787 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,775 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 34,711 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,077 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GF04 FVW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GF04 FVW, 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 FVW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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