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GU04 MZY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 MZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,704 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 92,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,146 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,897 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits centre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Fail 20 Feb 2009 27,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,929 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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GU04 MZY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU04 MZY, 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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GU04 MZY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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