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ML04 GBV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,243 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,318 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,252 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,994 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,058 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 63,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 45,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,629 miles

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

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 GBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML04 GBV, 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 ML04 GBV registered?

ML04 GBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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