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GY04 VRP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,622 mi
Last recorded91,622 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 91,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (s) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel, in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread losing shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer, deteriorated, distorted and pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, oil seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever, graunchy in operation, advise travel

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,090 miles

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

nearside front suspension top mounting worn

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,587 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, perished & cuts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 79,586 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, perished & cuts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,157 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s/r outer sill rusty

slight ex. leaks & corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s/r outer sill rusty

slight bind on rear brakes, discs worn & pads low

slight ex. leaks & corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,498 miles

rear exhuast in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhuast in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,117 miles

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

rear exhuast poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2014 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhuast poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,537 miles

rear tyres just off limits & perished

slight ex. leaks & corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,536 miles

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

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

rear tyres just off limits & perished

slight ex. leaks & corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,790 miles

slight ex. leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,110 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 VRP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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