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GV04 WZB

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,612 mi
Last recorded114,612 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,612 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front O/s/f bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,431 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 82,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,297 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 May 2017 76,561 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 76,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2016 74,943 miles

injector blowing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,456 miles

Injector blowing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Injector blowing

Pass 1 May 2014 70,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 70,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Unable to open n/s/r door from outside

o/s/r tyre perished(175/65x14 T)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,226 miles

centre brake light not working

front discs poor condition

injector leaking

Pass 2 May 2007 49,637 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 WZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WZB, 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 WZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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