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GJ04 BGZ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,919 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,914 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,060 miles

Offside Front slightly misshaped

Offside Front top mount seized but not affecting steering

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount seizing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,629 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,923 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,923 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 16 May 2015 80,113 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 80,113 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 73,367 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

centre exhaust is deterioating

nail in near side rear tyre x2

near side front tyre starting to split on inner wall advise to change

off side front tyre on pass limit advise to change

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,462 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 BGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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