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GY04 VPL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 111,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,264 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mounting bush badly worn,significant amount of play. should replace. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens , should be cleaned a.s.a.p. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/ bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rough, replace a.s.a.p. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play significant amount of play,should replace,a.s.a.p. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bothside front ,should replace. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin, braking.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,860 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,029 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,379 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 30,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 19,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VPL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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