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GJ04 BJE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 128,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 129,940 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2018 114,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 114,815 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1,6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,144 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

noise from auxilary belt area

Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

noise from auxilary belt area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,010 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,578 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 56,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,399 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 BJE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJE, 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 BJE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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