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GM04 BZP

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,340 mi
Last recorded117,340 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,340 miles

play in osf door hinges

Fail 1 Dec 2017 117,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine steady mount insecure

heater fan in op

play in osf door hinges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,523 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 107,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,734 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,010 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,305 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,558 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 85,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,348 miles

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

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

n/s door mirror glass not fitted

slight amount of handbrake travel

Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

n/s door mirror glass not fitted

slight amount of handbrake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,227 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,542 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,861 miles

Both front wiper blades are split at the ends but sufficienly clear the screen.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades are split at the ends but sufficienly clear the screen.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,979 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GM04 BZP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GM04 BZP, 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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GM04 BZP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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