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GR04 GWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 46,478 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs heavily deteriorated, and corroded inner braking surface

rear brake discs scored, pitted and worn thin

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers smear

Fail 16 Jul 2016 46,453 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

drivers seat loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,015 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded on outter skin, no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs worn and correded

nearside rear wheel slight grab

rear discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013 38,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very rusty

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very rusty

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,141 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,952 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in offside front tyre tread

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,824 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 GWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

GR04 GWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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