MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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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