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GY54 MWE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 85,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

misfire/rough idle/over fuelling

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded/mount loose

screenwash misaligned/wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2018 80,224 miles

co and hydrocarbons erratic,engine noisy/rough idle,management light on,exhaust smells like fuelling fault

exhaust corroded,outer skin/rear mount loose,front pipe mount cracked

n/s c/v gaiter poor security

o/s/r sill corroded under sealant

screenwash poor

Fail 14 May 2018 80,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

co and hydrocarbons erratic,engine noisy/rough idle,management light on,exhaust smells like fuelling fault

exhaust corroded,outer skin/rear mount loose,front pipe mount cracked

n/s c/v gaiter poor security

n/s headlamp condensation,pattern not assessed

o/s/r sill corroded under sealant

screenwash poor

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,099 miles

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

battery incorrectly fitted.

crack in screen, lower section, not in drivers view.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen heavily obscure. moisture contamination. (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken. (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour not amber. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect res empty. (8.2.3)

battery incorrectly fitted.

crack in screen, lower section, not in drivers view.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,955 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,897 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

nearside front tyre incorrect size

offside front tyre incorrect size

offside rear tyre heavily perish and low on tread

Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,815 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

engine management light on

nearside front tyre incorrect size

offside front tyre incorrect size

offside rear tyre heavily perish and low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished [185 60 15]

dampness in both headlamps and n/s has a poor beam pattern

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

wipers split

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished [185 60 15]

dampness in both headlamps and n/s has a poor beam pattern

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

wipers split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,448 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

n/s wiper split

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2013 59,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

n/s wiper split

o/s/f position lamp bulb dim

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,704 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust front mount split and rear silencer deteriorated

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f position lamp dim

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust front mount split and rear silencer deteriorated

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/f position lamp dim

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,959 miles

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,461 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4tyres om 3mm nsf outer side wall has slight curbing damage 1856015

front pads 1/2 worn discs starting to wear uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,628 miles

all 4tyres om 3mm nsf outer side wall has slight curbing damage 1856015

front pads 1/2 worn discs starting to wear uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,042 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 MWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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