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GF04 WCZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 118,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2022 115,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 115,020 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,269 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 95,421 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,142 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box detiorated

Fail 15 May 2015 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box detiorated

Pass 16 May 2014 87,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 85,573 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,085 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 75,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,343 miles

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

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

handbrake effort just within tolerances

Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,880 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres generally worn low

Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,880 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres generally worn low

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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