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MJ04 GVT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 71,041 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 65,185 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,758 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flix to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flix to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,152 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 47,566 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,697 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,153 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,810 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,912 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,619 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 GVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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