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GL04 YTY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD...

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON OUTTER AND INNER WALLS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,918 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,983 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 86,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,746 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2010 79,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YTY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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