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GJ04 BFN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,098 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 69,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer shell coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,446 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 55,348 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,291 miles

Exhaust box cover corrosion

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,401 miles

Rear exhaust box rusting but not leaking.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,581 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 11,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,806 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 BFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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