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GK54 SXE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,837 mi
Last recorded105,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,837 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 105,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 98,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2022 90,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 89,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,666 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,601 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside wiper wearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing wearing

nearside and offside rear, offside front tyres cracking (age)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 84,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside wiper wearing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing wearing

nearside and offside rear, offside front tyres cracking (age)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,803 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2016 81,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing broken spring (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low caused by broken spring (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,704 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,704 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,240 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,575 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,244 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 23,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,008 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 SXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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