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GJ04 EKG

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,625 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sealed

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sealed

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broke (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 86,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 86,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,475 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 68,472 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 59,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2011 49,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 49,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,954 miles

front wheels binding slightly

slight misting on rear shocks

unable to check brake pads with road wheels fitted

Fail 24 May 2010 38,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wheels binding slightly

slight misting on rear shocks

unable to check brake pads with road wheels fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 28,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,280 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 25,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 19,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EKG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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