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GR04 GWY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,962 mi
Last recorded182,962 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 GWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 182,962 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 182,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perished.

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 167,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 167,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 156,021 miles

nearside number plate light

Fail 14 Jun 2013 156,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside number plate light

Fail 29 Jun 2012 144,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,690 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2011 128,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,343 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 106,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,650 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 98,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,071 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 GWY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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