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GR04 YSB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,265 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal high

oil leak from offside of engine and sump corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE TYRE IS HEAVILY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 STRONG ADVISE TYRE IS HEAVILY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE NAIL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IN INNER SHOULDER

front of engine oily

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,034 miles

175/65/14 offside rear tyre for perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,034 miles

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

175/65/14 offside rear tyre for perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,045 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

o/s headlamp condensated

rear silencer outer casing peeling off

Fail 14 May 2013 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps are badly condensated

high level brake light not working

rear silencer outer casing peeling off

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,712 miles

nearside front washer jet inop

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,942 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 YSB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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