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GJ54 WAO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 WAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,058 miles

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

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

rear wiper in/op

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,541 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,541 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,120 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in nearside drop link

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres 2mm

high level brake light not working

slight play in nearside drop link

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 66,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,525 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 53,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,207 miles

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

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 WAO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

GJ54 WAO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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