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GU54 XOB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 113,180 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 100,831 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,814 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,814 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,717 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 75,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2011 63,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,687 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,352 miles

damage to nsr door and wheel arch

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 XOB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

GU54 XOB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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