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GJ04 EKZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,778 mi
Last recorded113,778 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,778 miles

Both front headlamps condensation within

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,486 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 104,463 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tailpipe silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,730 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tailpipe silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,755 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,414 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,115 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 25,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,547 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 EKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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