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GP04 VBN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 60,960 miles

Advise exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 60,960 miles

Advise exhaust pipe corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2017 54,174 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,467 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,233 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,520 miles

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,408 miles

centre section has corosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,895 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,408 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 VBN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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