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GJ04 AAZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 AAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,942 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres bigger than the front 2.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections blowing and insecurely mounted. (rear bracket broke) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres bigger than the front 2.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,013 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,299 miles

rear exaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 63,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

rear exaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

rear exaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,364 miles

exhaust rusty,not leaking.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,227 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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GJ04 AAZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ04 AAZ, 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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GJ04 AAZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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