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GJ54 DWF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,757 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 94,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,426 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,507 miles

crack on front o/s windscreen.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,824 miles

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

advise front wipers slight smearing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front wipers slight smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,895 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,310 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 DWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

GJ54 DWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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