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GL04 EEV

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 78,979 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,972 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust box mounting broken but still supported

Pass 18 May 2011 57,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2011 57,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2010 49,367 miles

Both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on the edges

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 49,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on the edges

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 40,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

horn works intermitantly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,900 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 EEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL04 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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