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MJ04 GFE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,622 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,012 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,882 miles

nail in the offside front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2012 56,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,183 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,179 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and showing signs of partial structual failure

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,500 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,500 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

New exhaust system advised!!.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,087 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,800 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

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 GFE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GFE, 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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MJ04 GFE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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