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GY54 WRX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,610 mi
Last recorded170,610 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 WRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 170,610 miles

Indicator switch worn/loose

Near side rear tyre tread low

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Wetness @ fuel tank, advise further investigation

Fail 19 Feb 2025 170,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Interior rear view deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Head lamps tarnished

Indicator switch worn/loose

Near side rear tyre tread low

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Wetness @ fuel tank, advise further investigation

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,200 miles

Rear brakes only just met requirements

Fail 7 Mar 2024 155,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring Rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Due to spring rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,924 miles

Indicator switch worn

Interior rear view mirror blemished

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,362 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 152,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,693 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 149,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Off side and near side rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Long park brake travel

Near side head lamp tarnished

Near side number plate lamp not working

Off side front anti roll bar link knocking

Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,305 miles

Slight play in nearside drop link.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 142,305 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside drop link.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,888 miles

Near side head lamp slightly tarnished

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,306 miles

Off side and near side front tyres very close to limit, advise replaced

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,306 miles

Stop lamp not working Near side (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Off side and near side front tyres very close to limit, advise replaced

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,002 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit.

Wetness around fuel tank area.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 125,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit.

Wetness around fuel tank area.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,147 miles

Slight condensation in off side head lamp

Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,514 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 115,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 102,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,437 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 WRX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRX, 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 GY54 WRX registered?

GY54 WRX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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