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AJ04 VJG

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,975 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,592 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,735 miles

Offside Front binding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,149 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak sump area ...

Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak sump area ...

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,090 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,037 miles

rear exhaust hangers broken.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hangers broken.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,046 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,644 miles

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

n/s/front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,621 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,364 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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AJ04 VJG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ04 VJG, 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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AJ04 VJG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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