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GU54 HVF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,093 mi
Last recorded71,093 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 HVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,131 miles

advisories as per test number 116723964025

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery loose

both rear tyres perishded and cracked

hight level stop not working

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,688 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside headlamp light output reduced close to excessive

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,947 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside headlamp light output reduced close to excessive

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,422 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,863 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,587 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 HVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

GU54 HVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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