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GJ54 WKG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,757 mi
Last recorded85,757 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear some corrosion to rear offside chassis.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 85,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear some corrosion to rear offside chassis.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,693 miles

side repeater bulbs discoloured

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,076 miles

EML covered up

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML covered up

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,748 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak from rocker cover area

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,748 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak from rocker cover area

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,816 miles

front brake discs inner surface heavily pitted and corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

offside steering arm inner joint slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,789 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surface heavily pitted and corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

offside steering arm inner joint slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,785 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,782 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear o\s track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,828 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,824 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,031 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 22,020 miles

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

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

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 WKG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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