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FR04 GKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,367 mi
Last recorded69,367 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,768 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,575 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,575 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,624 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,893 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,338 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,929 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,288 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007 16,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FR04 GKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FR04 GKJ, 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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FR04 GKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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