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CP54 GDY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 GDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 114,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,090 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,457 miles

Upper Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rysty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rysty

Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,929 miles

exhaust back box secured by metal band and outer skin corroded

slight play in near side and off side front anti-roll-bar links

slight play in near side steering arm inner joint

Fail 8 Nov 2013 85,911 miles

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

exhaust back box secured by metal band and outer skin corroded

slight play in near side and off side front anti-roll-bar links

slight play in near side steering arm inner joint

Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear exhaust rysty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust rysty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,722 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,411 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,411 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,005 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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CP54 GDY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP54 GDY, 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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CP54 GDY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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