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GJ04 EKR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,617 mi
Last recorded149,617 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 149,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 131,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 123,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,959 miles

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

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wipers could be improved

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,937 miles

front discs getting corroded and worn

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

small chips offside windscreen

some play front drop links

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,087 miles

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

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

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 EKR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKR, 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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What year was GJ04 EKR registered?

GJ04 EKR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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