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GV04 WXW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,579 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 2 Jun 2017 110,579 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,336 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,846 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 81,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,869 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriotated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,895 miles

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

all indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,053 miles

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

offside front anti-roll bar dust covers split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,053 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

offside front anti-roll bar dust covers split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,312 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,677 miles

eye level stop lamp not working

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 WXW 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 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 WXW, 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 WXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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