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GV54 RRU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

203,281 mi
Last recorded203,281 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 203,281 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Front brake pads look low

Injector blow by clearly evident

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 203,281 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Front brake pads look low

Injector blow by clearly evident

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 192,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 183,709 miles

corrosion to some suspension components & chassis

front brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2016 183,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to some suspension components & chassis

front brake discs corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2014 172,135 miles

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

corrosion to some suspension components

front flexi section cracked & blowing

nsr seat back catch faulty

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 172,135 miles

corrosion to some suspension components

front flexi section cracked & blowing

nsr seat back catch faulty

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 160,546 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 160,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

nsf fog light smashed & inop

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,595 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 153,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

nsf fog light lens smashed

Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,259 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

indicator switch worn

n/s front fog lamp broken

Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

indicator switch worn

n/s front fog lamp broken

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 12 Oct 2010 136,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 136,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 117,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 117,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RRU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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