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GJ04 GJX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,353 mi
Last recorded73,353 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH !! (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES AND N/S/F JUST2MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 66,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,345 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leakage (2.5.C.1a)

plastic has melted on front nearside fog lamp. still working ok

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leakage (2.5.C.1a)

plastic has melted on front nearside fog lamp. still working ok

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,863 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,860 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,949 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,754 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,913 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,638 miles

front pads getting low

nearside wiper blade getting poor

offside rear wing dented

starter sticking intermitantly

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,929 miles

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

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,610 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 GJX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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