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GJ54 YRE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,806 miles

chip in Zone B within 40mm

cracking to o/s/r tyre

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by spring mounting

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in Zone B within 40mm

cracking to o/s/r tyre

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by spring mounting

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

slight blow to exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,612 miles

light corrosion to rear shock

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light corrosion to rear shock

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,051 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,874 miles

o/s wiper split

Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 59,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight blow from rear box

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,173 miles

n/s/f wiper smeary

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,125 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,323 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 YRE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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