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GU54 ZSG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,079 mi
Last recorded162,079 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,079 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 162,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 148,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,654 miles

Free play in inner steering rack end joints

Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Free play in inner steering rack end joints

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,712 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wear front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,451 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

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 ZSG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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