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GJ54 DVV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,697 mi
Last recorded17,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,497 miles

Both front tyres 20 years old

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 17,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres 20 years old

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front and o/s/r tire over 10 years old

n/s/f and o/s/r tires perished and cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 16,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,062 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly age cracked

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2018 15,785 miles

nearside rear tyre has small age cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,155 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,492 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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GJ54 DVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVV, 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 GJ54 DVV registered?

GJ54 DVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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