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GL04 GVW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,103 mi
Last recorded65,103 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,103 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer wall perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet catch cable insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,155 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,147 miles

offside rear seat belt - child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,176 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,021 miles

Advise corrosion to back box

Advise nearside wiper has split.

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,593 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,929 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,984 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,669 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 GVW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVW, 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 GL04 GVW registered?

GL04 GVW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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