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GJ54 PKE

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,524 mi
Last recorded102,524 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 PKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 102,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working need replacement (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,447 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,070 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust clam/bracket broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,519 miles

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,978 miles

o/s/r susp bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2012 84,978 miles

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

o/s/r susp bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,477 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 52,477 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,142 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,831 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,615 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 PKE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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