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GJ04 BDU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,522 mi
Last recorded104,522 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 104,522 miles

Offside Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 100,666 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear silencer corroded/peeling.

Fail 23 May 2018 100,666 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise rear silencer corroded/peeling.

Pass 24 May 2017 89,593 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside,not affecting beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

advise front silencer leak. rear silencer peeling.

advise nearside washer jet not working.

Pass 25 May 2016 80,505 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

HANDBRAKE LEVER NOTCHY

N/S SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,422 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,957 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Noise from parking brake cables when applying parking brake

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,863 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,186 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 BDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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