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GU54 KJO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 KJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 96,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,718 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,630 miles

near side rear tyre cracked and perished outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,712 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,195 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,344 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,318 miles

auxilary drive belt split and cracked

clutch travel is high

Fail 2 Dec 2015 48,318 miles

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

auxilary drive belt split and cracked

clutch travel is high

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,477 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre outer wall damaged 175/65/14

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,451 miles

Backbox excessively corroded and outer skin peeling off

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,288 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,520 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 KJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 KJO registered?

GU54 KJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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