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GP04 DBY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 74,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket needs welding (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear impact bar damaged and spear wheel housing damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2016 62,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear impact bar damaged and spear wheel housing damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 57,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise tracking

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2015 57,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise tracking

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2014 49,994 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 49,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 35,893 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 35,893 miles

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

Nearside front suspension top mounting noisey

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and close to legal limit

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,006 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 23,294 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 23,294 miles

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

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

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 19,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 19,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,168 miles

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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GP04 DBY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GP04 DBY, 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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What year was GP04 DBY registered?

GP04 DBY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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