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CW54 GGK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 GGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,979 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside springs heavily corroded, advise monitoring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear on serviceable limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, NS on serviceable limit ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspesnsion & components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 70,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,156 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2020 67,156 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,566 miles

Front brake discs corroded

front suspension & components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,108 miles

Offside Front wishbone front bush deteriorated

exhaust centre section holed

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jan 2018 59,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front wishbone front bush deteriorated

exhaust centre section holed

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,646 miles

check rear brakes as there is a slight imbalance

front hubs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 54,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check rear brakes as there is a slight imbalance

front hubs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,983 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 51,372 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,025 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,509 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,494 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,608 miles

nearside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,055 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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CW54 GGK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW54 GGK, 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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CW54 GGK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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