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GV04 PXE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r indicator pale

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r indicator pale

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,555 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,552 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,193 miles

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

o/s/f foglight not working

rear silencer very rusty not blowing yet

wiper blades split at ends but clear screen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,241 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,235 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,208 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PXE, 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 PXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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