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GV04 PVF

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 PVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,330 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,330 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,483 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,148 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,148 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,280 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,014 miles

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 29 Apr 2010 47,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

unable to test o/s/r seatbelt. seat down and stuff on seat

Fail 1 May 2009 39,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to test o/s/r seatbelt. seat down and stuff on seat

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,164 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 PVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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