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GY54 LVH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,620 mi
Last recorded58,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 LVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,620 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 58,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,371 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 55,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,671 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,015 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake pads worn low

Near side number plate light dim?

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,147 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 20,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,276 miles

all 4 tyre outer walls starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,276 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyre outer walls starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,904 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 10,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,491 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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GY54 LVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY54 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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