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GM04 BZV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,959 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,566 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread and smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,566 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread and smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2014 92,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear registration plate lamp dim

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear registration plate lamp dim

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,073 miles

bonet stay missing

rear exhaust silencer sheading its outer skin

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonet stay missing

rear exhaust silencer sheading its outer skin

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay is missing

offside front headlamp is damp inside

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,202 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,202 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,452 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,612 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,612 miles

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

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 BZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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