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GJ04 PXE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,784 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,910 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

rusty exhaust

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rusty exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rusty exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,325 miles

head lights in poor condision

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,322 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation build up inside lens (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust tailbox slightly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s/r showing white light lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 47,708 miles

F/o/s roll bar link slightly bent

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 1 May 2013 44,855 miles

Front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,846 miles

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 42,061 miles

n/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

n/s/r tyre pressure low.

o/s repeater slightly discoloured.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

slight damage to o/s/f metal brake pipe+anti roll bar link.

Fail 25 May 2011 42,059 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

n/s/r tyre pressure low.

o/s repeater slightly discoloured.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

slight damage to o/s/f metal brake pipe+anti roll bar link.

Pass 26 May 2010 35,501 miles

NSR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 26 May 2010 35,501 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 7 May 2009 32,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 26,860 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 21,976 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 PXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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