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GK54 RCV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 RCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,341 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 85,064 miles

Front wipers splitting

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 85,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wipers splitting

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,421 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,615 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,615 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,600 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,285 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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GK54 RCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black 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 GK54 RCV, 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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GK54 RCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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