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GY54 ZWU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,353 mi
Last recorded93,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,353 miles

OSF headlamp lens poor condition

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 9 Jan 2021 93,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens poor condition

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,906 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

oil leak close to excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,304 miles

Both rear outer sills weakened by corrosion but not excessively

Both windscreen wipers poor

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,033 miles

rear exhaust outer case poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,529 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2014 68,281 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,353 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,353 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outerskin gone

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded.

n/s wiper split.

rear tyres perished and cracking.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,558 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,558 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,828 miles

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

both front blades split

Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front blades split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,258 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,276 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 ZWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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