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GY04 FCM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 79,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,104 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,120 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate, middle & rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,551 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,434 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,498 miles

all 4 tyres sidewall cracked and perished

unable to see brake pads clearly through wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel is binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,207 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp damaged / cracked

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp damaged / cracked

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,270 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,814 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear light unit cracked

rear brake pads low

rear brakes binding

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,230 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear light unit cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr lamp lens cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,385 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 FCM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FCM, 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 GY04 FCM registered?

GY04 FCM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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