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ML04 GAA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 GAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 109,930 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 109,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,839 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,839 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,784 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

light surface rust on front subframe

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

light surface rust on front subframe

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,229 miles

slight misting off near side head lamp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

slight misting off near side head lamp

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,660 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on and missfire at idle

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,708 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ML04 GAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML04 GAA, 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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ML04 GAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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