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GV04 WYB

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,126 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 120,639 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 120,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,791 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,978 miles

Nearside Front inner tracking arm slight play

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 68,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front inner tracking arm slight play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,891 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,855 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

slight play to n/s/f inner tracking arm

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,855 miles

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

slight play to n/s/f inner tracking arm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,940 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,884 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 13,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,633 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 WYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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