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GJ04 HGL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 185,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill hole (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 178,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured WING (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 178,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM ABS PUMP TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured WING (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 165,891 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 15 Dec 2021 165,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

n/s/f brake pipe corroded need changing soon

Fail 27 Oct 2021 165,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 161,233 miles

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

indicator stalk damaged

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Fail 27 Oct 2020 161,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid to rear outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

indicator stalk damaged

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,745 miles

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body sill advise repair (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,477 miles

Central exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Nearside Front tyre is worn on its outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body sill advise repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body sill advise repair (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,960 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod advise replacement (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,394 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

There is slight play in the N/S steering inner joint.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 113,393 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

There is slight play in the N/S steering inner joint.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,024 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

n/s/r binding slightly

oil light lit

poor pattern on n/s headlamp

Fail 23 Mar 2011 18,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

n/s/r binding slightly

oil light lit

poor pattern on n/s headlamp

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise tracking check

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise tracking check

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,467 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,102 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise tracking check

Fail 21 Mar 2007 64,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise tracking check

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 HGL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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