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GF54 DFV

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,047 miles

Front tracking

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front road wheels stiff to turn on wheel free,recommend investigation.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front road wheels stiff to turn on wheel free,recommend investigation.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,751 miles

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

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

both front wheel arch liners insecure.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,305 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate delaminating

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,788 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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GF54 DFV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GF54 DFV, 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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What year was GF54 DFV registered?

GF54 DFV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GF54 DFV safe to buy?

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