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ML04 GDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,073 mi
Last recorded40,073 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 GDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,073 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 40,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 39,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 37,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,431 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service light on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

service light on

tyres cracking due to age

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,913 miles

All tyres cracking on side walls due to age.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All tyres cracking on side walls due to age.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil on

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,938 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,937 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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ML04 GDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

ML04 GDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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