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GJ54 DVK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure central

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 81,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,516 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,516 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 DVK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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