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GY54 XLC

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,965 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 69,403 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 69,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,850 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,760 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust back box corroding

n/s head lamp lens filled with condensation/water

n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,874 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,297 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 54,012 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

adv on near side front tyer on 1.9m and cut in outer wall

adv on near side front wiper split

adv on off side front tyer on 1.9m and cur tread

adv on off side front wiper worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,710 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,710 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,290 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 XLC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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