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GU54 KHW

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,829 mi
Last recorded102,829 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 KHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam New bulb fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,637 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,595 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 88,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust in poor condition mounting strap broken

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust in poor condition mounting strap broken

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlamp, temporary repair

rear exhaust box in poor cond.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,520 miles

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

exhaust system is deteriorated . rear silencer box outer casing is breaking away . minor leak of exhaust gases .

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,520 miles

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated . rear silencer box outer casing is breaking away . minor leak of exhaust gases .

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,021 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low. ( inner tread / shoulders )

Condensation in both front headlamp uinits.

Engine has an oil leak.

Offside and nearside rear bump stops are missing.

Offside and nearside roof trim strips are insecure at the ends.

Offside rear tyre is nearing tread wear limit bars.

Rear silencer is in a poor condition.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,021 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing low. ( inner tread / shoulders )

Condensation in both front headlamp uinits.

Engine has an oil leak.

Offside and nearside rear bump stops are missing.

Offside and nearside roof trim strips are insecure at the ends.

Offside rear tyre is nearing tread wear limit bars.

Rear silencer is in a poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,570 miles

Air leak from throttle body / manifold area. ( loud hissing noise )

Oil leak from filter housing area.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 52,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,865 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KHW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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