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MT54 GBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,186 miles

back box deteriated

mil light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,244 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,903 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,270 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 88,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2013 72,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,815 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 67,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,654 miles

damage to screen

Fail 10 Jan 2012 63,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to screen

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MT54 GBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT54 GBU, 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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MT54 GBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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