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GK54 SXV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,607 mi
Last recorded39,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 SXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,607 miles

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

wheel covers fitted restricting inspection off wheel bolts

Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,816 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2024 32,717 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 31,865 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 31,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,838 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,378 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 27,112 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 27,112 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,845 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 25,845 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,920 miles

Exhaust casing corroded rear box

OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR tyre is a 2004 and perishing/cracking 185/60R15

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,857 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 23,857 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 18,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,158 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,961 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,043 miles

front wipers spilt but clearing screen ok at moment

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 SXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SXV, 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 GK54 SXV registered?

GK54 SXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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