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GL04 WSY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,096 mi
Last recorded137,096 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 137,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,264 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,246 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,919 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,611 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,158 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 26,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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