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GJ54 DJV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,713 mi
Last recorded115,713 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,945 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch is deteriorated but bonnet can be readily opened and closed

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,030 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,030 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 88,496 miles

center brake light not working

offside front headlamp misted

Fail 15 May 2014 88,495 miles

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

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

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

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

center brake light not working

offside front headlamp misted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,785 miles

engine management light on

slight scrape marks across screen from damaged wiper

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

slight scrape marks across screen from damaged wiper

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,606 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ54 DJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ54 DJV, 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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GJ54 DJV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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