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GU54 FVC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 FVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,191 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated under vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 48,733 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper slightly split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,529 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,887 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,815 miles

both front anti roll bar links slightly worn.

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot poor.

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre perishing slightly.

rear exhaust box slightly corroding.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 32,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar links slightly worn.

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot poor.

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre perishing slightly.

rear exhaust box slightly corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,618 miles

all tyres poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,865 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

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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GU54 FVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU54 FVC, 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 GU54 FVC registered?

GU54 FVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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