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GF04 YZC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,063 mi
Last recorded70,063 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 YZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,063 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,018 miles

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,230 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner wheel arch liners damaged

front/rear bumpers damaged

multiple rear view mirrors fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,381 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes noisey

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front inner wheel arch liners damaged

front/rear bumpers damaged

multiple rear view mirrors fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2014 55,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

extra rear view mirrors fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,747 miles

extra rear view mirrors fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,717 miles

extra mirrors fitted to windscreen

front bumper security

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

extra mirrors fitted to windscreen

front bumper security

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper security

left front /rear tyre sidewalls damaged

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front wheel rims buckled

right front tyre tread worn to legal limit

right rear tyre tread worn to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,791 miles

front bumper security

left front /rear tyre sidewalls damaged

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front wheel rims buckled

right front tyre tread worn to legal limit

right rear tyre tread worn to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,742 miles

all wheel rims slight buckle

front brake pads worn

left rtear tyre sidewall damaged

rear silencer corroded

rear tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,653 miles

front brake pads worn

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,922 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,161 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,410 miles

small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2007 18,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

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 YZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YZC, 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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What year was GF04 YZC registered?

GF04 YZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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