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MJ04 FGP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,532 miles

Back box badly corroded

Clutch badly worn

Nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers leaking

Nearside front C,V boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2022 54,532 miles

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

Back box badly corroded

Clutch badly worn

Nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers leaking

Nearside front C,V boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,387 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2021 45,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,427 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 27,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,465 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,498 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 22,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 21,108 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 19,560 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,262 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 18,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 May 2011 15,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 15,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 14,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 12,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 1,078 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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MJ04 FGP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 MJ04 FGP, 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 MJ04 FGP registered?

MJ04 FGP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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