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GJ04 HLG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 112,153 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,942 miles

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,942 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,942 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 Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear mountingstarted to rust

Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear mountingstarted to rust

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 91,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,522 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,369 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 HLG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLG, 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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What year was GJ04 HLG registered?

GJ04 HLG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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