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GL04 VRM

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,139 mi
Last recorded104,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,634 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,579 miles

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Front tyres are worn low on the edges.

Rear bump stop rubbers are missing.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Front tyres are worn low on the edges.

Rear bump stop rubbers are missing.

Unable to check headlight aim.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,359 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Condensation in O/S.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,359 miles

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

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Condensation in O/S.

O/S/F repeater faded.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,695 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,608 miles

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

Front Discs Worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,923 miles

Rear Tyres Heavily Perishing.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,251 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 VRM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL04 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

GL04 VRM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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