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GK54 SWV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,279 mi
Last recorded129,279 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 129,279 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 129,279 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close (strong advisory) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,245 miles

Front both tyres have a nail in each

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Front both tyres have a nail in each

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 84,548 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,541 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 71,428 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,528 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,524 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,997 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,760 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 SWV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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