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PL04 GWE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,728 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,728 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,385 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,775 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,921 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

tracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,867 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 GWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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