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GK54 VYW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,535 mi
Last recorded111,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,535 miles

all brake discs corroding

both rear reflectors damaged

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing low

number plates deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,535 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

both rear reflectors damaged

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing low

number plates deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,140 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

one high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

one high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement in offside front seat back

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,415 miles

movement in offside front seat back

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 21,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VYW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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