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MJ54 GZM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,974 mi
Last recorded109,974 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 GZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 109,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 100,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 100,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling roll bar linkage (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation n/s headlamp

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,925 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation both headlights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

back box has corrosion

battery insucure

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,451 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

back box has corrosion

battery insucure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

corrosion to the exhaust back box

no clear view to the front pads

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,969 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,220 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MJ54 GZM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ54 GZM, 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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MJ54 GZM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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