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KY04 GWU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,317 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 65,317 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,503 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 63,354 miles

Nearside Body component insecure head light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,831 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,596 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

offside front tyre perished and wearing thin

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,862 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

knocking noise from n/s/f hub area

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,379 miles

handbrake cables are in poor condtion

Fail 20 Aug 2010 31,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes are slightly binding

handbrake cables are in poor condtion

offside rear brake disc in poor condtion

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,632 miles

park brake cables in poor condition

plastic front inner wings insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 18,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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KY04 GWU 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 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 KY04 GWU, 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 KY04 GWU registered?

KY04 GWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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