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GJ04 JZW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,210 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,925 miles

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

N/S/F Wheel slightly bent

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust rear section outer casing rusty

N/S/F Wheel slightly bent

O/S/R Tyre perrished

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,550 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,422 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SHORT DEEP CUT BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS, CORDS VISABLE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,422 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SHORT DEEP CUT BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS, CORDS VISABLE

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,821 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,786 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,357 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 JZW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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