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GV04 WZL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,076 mi
Last recorded29,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,076 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 29,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 27,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,155 miles

PARKING BRAKE only just passed advise brake check

Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 22,479 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,249 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 20,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,801 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 16,036 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,220 miles

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 24 Apr 2009 12,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,841 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 WZL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

GV04 WZL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for GV04 WZL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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