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GK04 XVF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 28 Mar 2014 111,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2013 97,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,375 miles

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

front foglamp lense broken,requires replacement.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

rear number delaminating.

recommend air-con check.

recommend fuel treatment ref smoking heavily on full acceleration.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,375 miles

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

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

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

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

front foglamp lense broken,requires replacement.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

rear number delaminating.

recommend air-con check.

recommend fuel treatment ref smoking heavily on full acceleration.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,085 miles

wheel arch liners fitted, unable to fully inspect wheel arches

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 XVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XVF, 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 GK04 XVF registered?

GK04 XVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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