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GJ54 YPY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 95,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,444 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 92,444 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 89,476 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,547 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,547 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,445 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,445 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,867 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in wind screen

l/s/f inner rim slight damage but no depression in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,621 miles

near side head light temp repair done to hight control

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,730 miles

both front tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre has cut to sidew wall inner cords not exposed.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15H.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre has cut to sidew wall inner cords not exposed.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15H.

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 YPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

GJ54 YPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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