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GJ04 EKD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 125,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both inner sills weak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,704 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded.

small leak from rear exhaust.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,418 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 107,418 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 100,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,448 miles

rear exhaust deterioated.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear exhaust deterioated.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,447 miles

n/s headlamp has water incress.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp has water incress.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,966 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,646 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,555 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 EKD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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