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GR04 GWM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,501 mi
Last recorded45,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 GWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2026 45,500 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,027 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside headlight lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,950 miles

Exhaust system excessive corrosion.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 44,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system excessive corrosion.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,666 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 44,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,876 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (front to rear) corroded where clips in (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,055 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where clips in (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Jul 2019 43,055 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where clips in (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,151 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear section around securing clip, cleaning and inspection required.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Nearside front brake pipes corroding. ( from ABS block )

Radiator leaking.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight play to nearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 42,151 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear section around securing clip, cleaning and inspection required.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

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

Nearside front brake pipes corroding. ( from ABS block )

Radiator leaking.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight play to nearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,691 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres on the vehicle are cracking in the tread but have not yet reached the cords.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,764 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,322 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE N/S front tyre tread wear @ 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 18,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR04 GWM, 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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GR04 GWM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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