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GR04 USU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,440 mi
Last recorded103,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,440 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small chip to windscreen central area

Fail 3 Aug 2018 100,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small chip to windscreen central area

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 99,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,631 miles

slight "fogging" to nearside headlamp - beam pattern ok

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,555 miles

condensation in offside headlamp.

front brake discs worn/corroding.not able to see brake pads condition,recommend attention.

offside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators,2mm.centre tread.nearside rear tyre 3mm.centre tread.

offside side repeater bulb colour fading.

rear exhausst corroding.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,909 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 USU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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