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EJ04 JVM

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 JVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 57,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 55,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 55,482 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mtg repaired with jubilee clips

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,344 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,344 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,797 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag malfunction light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,401 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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EJ04 JVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EJ04 JVM, 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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EJ04 JVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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