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GU04 ENW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,495 mi
Last recorded142,495 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ENW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 142,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front bonnet pull insecure

Nearside Front no plate lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear no plate lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear unable to check spare wheel due to tools in boot

Fail 16 Mar 2019 142,067 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight 2 clicks (1.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced condensation within lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front bonnet pull insecure

Nearside Front no plate lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear no plate lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear unable to check spare wheel due to tools in boot

Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,210 miles

E.M.L light on

Fail 17 Mar 2017 129,210 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,523 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,518 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2013 114,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2012 112,273 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 104,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 90,771 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 90,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,717 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,716 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,976 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 59,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,556 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU04 ENW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU04 ENW, 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 GU04 ENW registered?

GU04 ENW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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