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GR04 HGC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,243 mi
Last recorded152,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 143,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,762 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 134,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR+FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR+FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,242 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 22 Sep 2014 129,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 125,635 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,001 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,761 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox, near driveshaft !.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 115,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,609 miles

nick in o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,392 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,392 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,508 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 HGC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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