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GF54 WLX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 88,846 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 88,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded off

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front bumper insecure

Front under wing stone guards insecure X2

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

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

Possible timing belt change required

Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded off

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front bumper insecure

Front under wing stone guards insecure X2

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

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

Possible timing belt change required

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,120 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,295 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,401 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 WLX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GF54 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

GF54 WLX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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