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PY54 GJF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 125,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,494 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 112,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

brake fluid overfull

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. Borderline pass (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 107,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. Borderline pass (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,223 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,590 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,882 miles

exhaust rear section rusty but not blowing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rear section rusty but not blowing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,037 miles

wiper blades are in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,881 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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PY54 GJF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PY54 GJF, 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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PY54 GJF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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