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GJ54 DVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 155,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front has rust on wheel arch area

Offside Front headlamp deteriated but not affecting light output

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 155,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front has rust on wheel arch area

Offside Front headlamp deteriated but not affecting light output

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 139,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 129,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,307 miles

offside rear number plate bulb cover missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 112,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear number plate bulb cover missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,860 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf headlamp auto adjuster inop

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf headlamp auto adjuster inop

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,055 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,589 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,589 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,544 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 DVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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