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GP04 VBC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 VBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,834 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,300 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,297 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V joint???

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,250 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 108,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split. (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,447 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,695 miles

N.S Headlamp has condensation

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,695 miles

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

N.S Headlamp has condensation

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,740 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,740 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise damage to n/s/r tyre tread

advise wear and corrossion to both front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise damage to n/s/r tyre tread

advise wear and corrossion to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,239 miles

exhaust system noisey and heavily corroded

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,933 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 VBC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 GP04 VBC, 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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GP04 VBC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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