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GK54 RCX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 RCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,127 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 92,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "d"bushes slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also starting to go out of shape and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both pivot mount bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casings are very rusty and pitted both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps misting and beam benders fitted but not adversely affecting the beam pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,985 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 58,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,361 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 39,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,081 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends.

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 RCX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK54 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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