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GY54 ZXX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,393 mi
Last recorded153,393 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 153,393 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant bottle low

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,621 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded but does not form part of the monocoque.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 148,152 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 148,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 144,961 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 144,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,780 miles

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

Fail 6 Feb 2017 138,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,998 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,203 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 107,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,804 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,172 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,056 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,259 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,885 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

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 ZXX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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