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GK54 ZYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,107 mi
Last recorded122,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 114,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,291 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded a b s unit area (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 101,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not tested (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded a b s unit area (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 12 May 2015 80,376 miles

advise oil leak engine

Fail 11 May 2015 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise oil leak engine

Pass 13 May 2014 67,271 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 67,258 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,979 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 40,979 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 31,678 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,951 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,636 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 ZYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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