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GJ04 HJG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 52,409 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,588 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre is 12 years old!

offside front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 38,021 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre is 12 years old!

offside front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,131 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 23,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,013 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 16,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,120 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2011 10,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 6,553 miles

windscreen becoming cloudy due to delamination

Fail 6 Aug 2010 6,553 miles

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

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

windscreen becoming cloudy due to delamination

Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 5,876 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,350 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 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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