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GF04 JYN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,070 mi
Last recorded126,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 JYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,070 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,685 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,674 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s number plate bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s front not within legal requirment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,540 miles

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2015 114,540 miles

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

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,926 miles

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2014 108,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

slight surface rust to brake pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

slight surface rust to brake pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,188 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GF04 JYN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF04 JYN, 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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GF04 JYN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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