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GY04 FBV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,998 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 109,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 106,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 102,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 102,708 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 90,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 77,855 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 77,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 65,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 65,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 56,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres tread cut

Pass 17 May 2007 44,574 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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GY04 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY04 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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