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GL04 CXX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 CXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,766 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 129,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamps have poor beam pattern

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,277 miles

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

oil leak at oil switch

Fail 1 Aug 2014 103,325 miles

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

advise rad leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,325 miles

advise rad leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2013 91,835 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

slight judder on n/s/f disc

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,835 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

slight judder on n/s/f disc

Pass 26 May 2012 82,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

loud click from brake pedal/master cylinder when brakes released

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 25 May 2012 82,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

loud click from brake pedal/master cylinder when brakes released

offside headlamp condensed

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 20 May 2011 80,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front headlight has water ingress

Pass 20 May 2011 80,031 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside front headlight has water ingress

Pass 6 May 2010 73,724 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 73,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,372 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 CXX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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