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GY04 VSE

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,702 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,989 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust has deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,989 miles

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

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

exhaust has deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,618 miles

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

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

bonnet suport rod is defective

Fail 4 Apr 2014 64,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet suport rod is defective

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,478 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 46,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,781 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 VSE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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