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GU04 YPA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,500 mi
Last recorded36,500 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet release device lazy to operate

n/s rear tyre deteriorated and started to separate

Fail 25 Oct 2014 36,497 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet release device lazy to operate

n/s rear tyre deteriorated and started to separate

Pass 26 Aug 2013 33,794 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,247 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 31,247 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sligthly cracking inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 29,748 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,342 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,516 miles

all 4 tyres cracking up / cracks appearing on side walls and tred

Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,642 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 9,120 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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