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GU54 FVL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,065 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 91,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 87,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 79,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,544 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

rear and centre exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

slight noise from offside rear when wheel is rotated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,996 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls

Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,637 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,309 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 26,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 19,602 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 FVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU54 FVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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