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GV54 KZE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,342 mi
Last recorded36,342 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 KZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage to bumper/rear lamp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 36,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage to bumper/rear lamp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,682 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,973 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaitor insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2016 31,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front outer CV gaitor insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 27,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,760 miles

exhaust corroded

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,816 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 20,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 18,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 14,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,469 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,965 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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GV54 KZE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV54 KZE, 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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GV54 KZE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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