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GK04 XSL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 108,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/r tyre badly perishing/cracking (recommend tyre)

o/s/r tyre badly perishing/cracking (borderline pass)recommend tyre

Fail 5 May 2026 108,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly perishing/cracking (recommend tyre)

o/s/r tyre badly perishing/cracking (borderline pass)recommend tyre

Pass 20 May 2025 106,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 106,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 105,891 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 105,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 104,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 104,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 103,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 103,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 101,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 100,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,500 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 94,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 92,709 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 84,015 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,395 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,395 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,254 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 51,644 miles

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

cracks on offside and offside rear tyres.

Pass 14 May 2009 44,922 miles

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

cut and cracks on offside front tyre.

nearside rear outer door handle missing.

Fail 14 May 2009 44,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cut and cracks on offside front tyre.

nearside rear outer door handle missing.

Pass 19 May 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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 XSL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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