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GJ54 DWG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 133,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 130,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,048 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge.

offside front tyre is heavily worn inner edge.

oil leak. (possably gearbox oil)

under tray hanging down.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level stop not working.

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge.

nearside wiper blade split.

offside front tyre is heavily worn inner edge.

oil leak. (possably gearbox oil)

under tray hanging down.

Fail 22 May 2014 110,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside number plate light unit is loose

offside side indicator repeater bulb is turning white

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rate

Pass 22 May 2014 110,821 miles

offside number plate light unit is loose

offside side indicator repeater bulb is turning white

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rate

Pass 28 May 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2013 88,495 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,177 miles

dashboard service indicator is lit

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre valve is partially obscured by the wheel trim

offside number plate light is dimmer than the nearside but still illuminates the number plate

offside side indicator bulb is turning white

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dashboard service indicator is lit

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre valve is partially obscured by the wheel trim

offside number plate light is dimmer than the nearside but still illuminates the number plate

offside side indicator bulb is turning white

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,392 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 25,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DWG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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