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GY04 JZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 JZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system.in poor condition.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mtn broken.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,656 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system.in poor condition.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mtn broken.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,209 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 53,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,911 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn slightly inner edges

near side rear tyre -slight perishing cracking around tread area

Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side and offside front tyres worn slightly inner edges

near side rear tyre -slight perishing cracking around tread area

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,482 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

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 JZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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