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GV04 WLA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,296 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,296 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside washer jet not working

offside rear tyre low and tread starting to distort

Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,077 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

sat nav and other equipment must not be attached to the windscreen within the areaswept bythe wipers

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,077 miles

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

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

sat nav and other equipment must not be attached to the windscreen within the areaswept bythe wipers

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,420 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 WLA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLA, 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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What year was GV04 WLA registered?

GV04 WLA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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