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MJ04 GVP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,228 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 118,228 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,401 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 94,364 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 86,840 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 86,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 76,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,705 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers slightly streaky

Fail 24 May 2012 68,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers slightly streaky

Fail 26 May 2011 60,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 60,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 50,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 11,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 11,609 miles

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

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 GVP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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