CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU54 ZTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 58,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2019 49,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,468 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,927 miles

Nearside Rear light lens missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 36,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,043 miles

back box heavilly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,284 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,955 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,504 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front wipers split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 8,584 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU54 ZTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZTJ, 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

How do I check the history of GU54 ZTJ?

You can check the full history of GU54 ZTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU54 ZTJ registered?

GU54 ZTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is GU54 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 ZTJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU54 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU54 ZTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.