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GF54 KLZ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,548 mi
Last recorded53,548 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,528 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cracking exposed cords in deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 48,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 47,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,012 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and detached

Stickers and objects on front screen not affecting vision

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres perrished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 28,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 17,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,494 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 16,494 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,093 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,411 miles

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

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 KLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF54 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

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

Is GF54 KLZ safe to buy?

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