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GJ54 WAE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 WAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 135,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,688 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,693 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,318 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 46,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,141 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 WAE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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