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GF54 DHJ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,106 mi
Last recorded47,106 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,106 miles

Exhaust system rusty & weak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has kerbing damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,106 miles

Exhaust system rusty & weak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has kerbing damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,398 miles

Near side front & off side front tyres just legal

Near side rear tyre just legal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and off side wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Near side front & off side front tyres just legal

Near side rear tyre just legal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,000 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,327 miles

Exhaust system erupting

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,327 miles

Exhaust system erupting

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,166 miles

centre and rear exhaust outerskin corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 May 2008 14,444 miles

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

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

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

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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GF54 DHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF54 DHJ, 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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What year was GF54 DHJ registered?

GF54 DHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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