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SJ54 JGC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight twist

Nearside outer sill getting thin under thumb pressure

Fail 28 May 2019 116,566 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight twist

Nearside outer sill getting thin under thumb pressure

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 115,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,915 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,934 miles

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

nearside rear (175/65/14) Tyre cracking

offside rear (175/65/14) Tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear (175/65/14) Tyre cracking

offside rear (175/65/14) Tyre cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2012 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,050 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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SJ54 JGC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ54 JGC, 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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SJ54 JGC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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