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GX04 VXF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,425 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear low

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

Stone chip(s) to windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 115,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 72,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,291 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions only just requirements advise diesel treatment

o/s/f head light condensated but not effecting pattern

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 46,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s track rod end on limit of wear

o/s and n/s front and side repeaters discoloured

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber top shafts corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 46,159 miles

n/s track rod end on limit of wear

o/s and n/s front and side repeaters discoloured

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber top shafts corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 31,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 14,684 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,288 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split, but clearing screen

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,288 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split, but clearing screen

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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GX04 VXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX04 VXF, 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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GX04 VXF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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