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GR04 USZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,284 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 120,284 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image

ns and os steering arms have slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2020 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image

ns and os steering arms have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 107,736 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,283 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST STRAP CORODED

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,656 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,993 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs rusty

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,448 miles

front nearside and offside inner wing panels slightly loose

slight noise from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight noise from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,255 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,220 miles

lower air con pipe rubbing on air con compresser bolt

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outter skin pealing off

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,220 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower air con pipe rubbing on air con compresser bolt

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outter skin pealing off

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,738 miles

front tyre treads starting to get low.

os/f wheel arch trim insecure.

os/r tyre low on pressure.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,738 miles

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

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

front tyre treads starting to get low.

os/f wheel arch trim insecure.

os/r tyre low on pressure.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 33,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,275 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,504 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 USZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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