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MJ04 GVX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,174 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,015 miles

Front Axle (1) brake imbalance is at 27% (3.7B.5b)

Front Exhaust flex - section has a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Front Items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Front service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service (3.7B.2)

Items of luggage must be removed from the vehicle before bringing to a Test Station (2d)

Nearside Front door mirror glass is insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension prescribed area (outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure (2.4A.3) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)

Offside Front driver's door Check - Strap is malfunctioning (6.2B.1a)

Offside Front headlamp horizontal image is at the limit of adjustment at 2.0%,indicating a fault present (1.8B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension prescribed area (outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure (2.4A.3) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a)

Park brake reserve travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle (2) park brake imbalance is at 36% (3.7B.6b)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak (7.1.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle (2) (36%). The offside rear park brake effort is also low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a) (3.7.B.6b)

The exhaust heat shield is insecurely mounted (7.0)

Transmission differential oil leak present (2c)

Nearside Front Upper Electrical cable is trapped underside suspension turret retaining device,it may be likely to short

Fail 29 Sep 2015 116,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flex - section has a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Front Items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Items of luggage must be removed from the vehicle before bringing to a Test Station (2d)

Nearside Front door mirror glass is insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension prescribed area (outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure (2.4A.3) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)

Offside Front driver's door Check - Strap is malfunctioning (6.2B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension prescribed area (outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure (2.4A.3) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)

Park brake reserve travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak (7.1.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle (2) (36%). The offside rear park brake effort is also low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a) (3.7.B.6b)

The exhaust heat shield is insecurely mounted (7.0)

Transmission differential oil leak present (2c)

Nearside Front Upper Electrical cable is trapped underside suspension turret retaining device,it may be likely to short

Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 112,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroeded not blowing

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,151 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroeded but not blowing

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low ,

n/s front wing and door mirror dameged

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low ,

n/s front wing and door mirror dameged

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 72,018 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 63,341 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,755 miles

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

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

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 GVX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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