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MJ54 JGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 JGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside n s outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside n s outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,807 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deterioated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at front connecting joint.

ns outer sill damaged.

various under body corrosion.

Fail 31 May 2019 94,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deterioated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at front connecting joint.

ns outer sill damaged.

various under body corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,033 miles

Front To rear wheel cover fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,157 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2017 83,154 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,698 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,398 miles

nearside front door and outer sill damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front door and outer sill damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,851 miles

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

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

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

highlevel brake light inop

Pass 21 May 2013 54,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,916 miles

Rear exhaust corroded bad!

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,916 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear exhaust corroded bad!

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 JGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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