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GY04 FBN

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 85,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has major water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside number plate bulb cap missing

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

centre brake light not working/connected

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside headlight aim on upper limit

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

Offside headlight image poor

Offside number plate bulb cover missing

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside number plate bulb cover missing

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,450 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,550 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,916 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking on center thread

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer cover rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on.

rear silencer outer skin corrodid.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

nearside headlight condensation beam image ok

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 4 Jun 2007 28,090 miles

air bag light on

rear wiper split

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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GY04 FBN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY04 FBN, 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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GY04 FBN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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