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GV54 MOA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 MOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 119,393 miles

Nearside Sill heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 115,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 115,027 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 110,787 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 110,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 106,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 102,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 99,382 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,098 miles

front brakes slightly holding on when releasing brake pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,401 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 86,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,564 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,293 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,212 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 65,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,077 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 20,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,390 miles

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

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

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 MOA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV54 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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