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PL04 GNU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,306 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,306 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,182 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,842 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,090 miles

Evidence of rear end shunt but no distortion or damage to be seen to affect steering, brakes or suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2007 59,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

evidence of rear end shunt but no distortion or damage to be seen to affect steering, brakes, or steering.

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 GNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL04 GNU, 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 PL04 GNU registered?

PL04 GNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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