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GK04 XRU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,376 mi
Last recorded103,376 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,058 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,125 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2015 77,913 miles

slight play in the upper part of the steering column

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in the upper part of the steering column

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,841 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,408 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,038 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GK04 XRU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 GK04 XRU, 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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GK04 XRU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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