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GK54 VZA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,698 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,873 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Incorrect size ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear cracking & uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre incorrect size

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre incorrect size

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner - At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner - At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,512 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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge-not classed as primary tread

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,796 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,387 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,367 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm.

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 VZA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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