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MT54 GEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,171 mi
Last recorded68,171 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,171 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

windscreen checked

Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

windscreen checked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,594 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,139 miles

FRONT brake disc coroded

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

FRONT brake disc coroded

N/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,516 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,740 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,740 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer tyre walls scuffed

Fail 10 Feb 2009 28,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,420 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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MT54 GEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT54 GEJ, 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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MT54 GEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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