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GY54 XLW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image poor

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 34,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 34,476 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,047 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,207 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 33,207 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,572 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 32,572 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to open boot

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,803 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer jet blocked - offside provides sufficient fluid for both sides

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,785 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r + o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight has condensation due to seal failure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,785 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r + o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight has condensation due to seal failure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s 18" Standard - o/s 24" Spoiler (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,149 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside headlamp lens misted (output reduced)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 26,680 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,680 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,035 miles

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres perishing 175/65/14t

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,660 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,356 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 19,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,251 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 12,314 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,314 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 XLW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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