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GU54 FVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

ns beam pattern poor water in lamp

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust in poor condition

ns beam pattern poor water in lamp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,750 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,968 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,587 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

tyres perished

washers could be better

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,035 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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GU54 FVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU54 FVJ, 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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GU54 FVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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