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GV54 AEL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 143,678 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 143,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 137,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 137,588 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 137,385 miles

engine has signs of oil leak

o/s/r door handle faulty

Fail 3 Apr 2015 137,385 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine has signs of oil leak

o/s/r door handle faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,618 miles

both flasher repeater lamps fading

both front tyres outer walls perishing

engine oil leaking

rear silencer strap broken,but not insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2014 135,600 miles

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

both flasher repeater lamps fading

both front tyres outer walls perishing

engine oil leaking

rear silencer strap broken,but not insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 123,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 108,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,134 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 58,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,599 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn very low on 1.6mm tread depth limits

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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GV54 AEL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV54 AEL, 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 GV54 AEL registered?

GV54 AEL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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