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GV04 EXK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,878 mi
Last recorded153,878 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 153,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + lense cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2019 153,875 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + lense cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front windscreen delaminating

offside front tyre has very heavy wear on inner edge. (nearly to cords).

Fail 4 Apr 2018 147,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front windscreen delaminating

offside front tyre has very heavy wear on inner edge. (nearly to cords).

Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,203 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 136,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/nail in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2016 136,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/nail in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 129,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 129,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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GV04 EXK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV04 EXK, 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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GV04 EXK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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