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GY04 FCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 130,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,601 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 124,640 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing

Pass 17 May 2023 121,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 121,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear, just after abs pump above driveshaft, (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (hazards) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 117,902 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 101,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 99,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 85,021 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,474 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,284 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 29,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,152 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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GY04 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GY04 FCJ, 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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GY04 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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