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GR04 YSW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,364 mi
Last recorded83,364 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight lens poor

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight lens poor

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,654 miles

Both front top mounts worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front top mounts worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,742 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,548 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

rear exaust box baffels broken up

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

rear exaust box baffels broken up

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,356 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT & PERISH

Fail 10 Aug 2012 51,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,017 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,192 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,438 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres perishing,recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,438 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perishing,recommend replacement.

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 YSW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

GR04 YSW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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