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PL04 GNF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has minor corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill has minor corrosion

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,520 miles

Emissions not tested injector leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has minor corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill has minor corrosion

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,695 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,695 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,235 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,758 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,342 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,179 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,755 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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PL04 GNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PL04 GNF, 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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PL04 GNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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