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GL04 YBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear and knocking from drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp unit lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 148,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Inoperative. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear and knocking from drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 141,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,701 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,782 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

offside rear tyre worn off on edges of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,698 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 123,663 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 121,625 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes binding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,334 miles

Brake fluid resovoir overfilled.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front wheel arch liner not secured and there is eveidence of contact with the tyre.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front wishbone lower swivel joint-rubber boot starting to perish.

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked but satill legible.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 116,932 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 116,918 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 108,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 105,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,895 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 101,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fromt tyres wearing inner edges

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 YBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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