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PL04 GXG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,704 mi
Last recorded118,704 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 118,704 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 118,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,607 miles

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,313 miles

engine oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 16 Mar 2013 94,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,937 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 92,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 90,914 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,914 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,832 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GXG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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