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GR04 BGK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,712 mi
Last recorded50,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 BGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,186 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 49,186 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,600 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,141 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Fail 28 Jul 2022 48,141 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,960 miles

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 45,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer and bracket corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,150 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 24,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,197 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,524 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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GR04 BGK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GR04 BGK, 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 GR04 BGK registered?

GR04 BGK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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