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GJ04 GHX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 143,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,371 miles

Engine warning light

Front discs pitted

Nearside seat belt slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine warning light

Front discs pitted

Nearside seat belt slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 142,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Jul 2015 142,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box strap rusted and broken and deteriated

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear tailgate struts worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 139,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box strap rusted and broken and deteriated

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear tailgate struts worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 136,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,102 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in osf lower arm balljoint

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 116,487 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,789 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,480 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 GHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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