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GV04 MKA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 MKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated New arm fitted with balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Unable to identify knocking at the time of test, may need stripping down to visually inspect

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated New arm fitted with balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Unable to identify knocking at the time of test, may need stripping down to visually inspect

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,469 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 52,023 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,898 miles

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

both rear coil spring are corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,619 miles

both rear tyres has cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,622 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre depths getting low

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

wiper blades split

Pass 3 May 2011 26,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 19,452 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,362 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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GV04 MKA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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