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GM04 FKB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 119,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses fadded

middle exhaust box damaged

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2023 119,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses fadded

middle exhaust box damaged

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,915 miles

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged/cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged/cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,341 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,341 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,704 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Rear lights have slight interaction

Service over due

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,512 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken and box deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,455 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,435 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,595 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,294 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,214 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake operation harsh

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,214 miles

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

hand brake operation harsh

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,533 miles

bottom radiator deteriorated

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front indicator faded

service light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,400 miles

front suspension mods have not been fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,074 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 30,074 miles

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

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 FKB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GM04 FKB, 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 FKB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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