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GU54 NVT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,032 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,030 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,735 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,608 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,016 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,990 miles

rear silencer skin corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf road spring appears to be fitted upside down?

rear silencer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,435 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,919 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 37,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,379 miles

bike rack fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,578 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 NVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

GU54 NVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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