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GL04 AOW

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,664 miles

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

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 3 Nov 2015 105,664 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn uneven (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 89,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,927 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,927 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 70,168 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 70,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 60,032 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2009 50,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,009 miles

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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GL04 AOW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL04 AOW, 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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GL04 AOW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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