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GV54 XTX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed in places and heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and wearing on edges

Rear bump stops missing

head lamps lens frosted and n/s lens damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,460 miles

Large crack in windscreen, not impeding drivers view

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,488 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,526 miles

EML on dash

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper has been damaged

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

windwscreen has a crack out side drivers view

Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

EML on dash

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper has been damaged

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

radiator has been pushed back into gear box

slight corrosion on exhaust

windwscreen has a crack out side drivers view

Pass 18 May 2013 82,841 miles

rear axle bushes perished

rear wiper blade split

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

condensation in nearside front head light

crack in windscreen

eml light on

front discs wearing low

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 May 2013 82,642 miles

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

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

condensation in nearside front head light

crack in windscreen

eml light on

front discs wearing low

rear axle bushes perished

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,719 miles

Both front windscreen wipers starting to split on ends

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,719 miles

Both front windscreen wipers starting to split on ends

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,671 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,256 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 30,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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 XTX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

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

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