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GY54 LUA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,413 mi
Last recorded172,413 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 LUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 172,413 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGES.

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT DAMAGE.

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT STEERING ARMS.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 172,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure LOWER FIXINGS MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGES.

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT DAMAGE.

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT STEERING ARMS.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 155,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,448 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 136,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. Strongly advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,654 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 100,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,826 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,697 miles

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

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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GY54 LUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY54 LUA, 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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GY54 LUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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