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C3 GSU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,387 mi
Last recorded52,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,387 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,352 miles

Advise early replacement of front brake pads

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,352 miles

Advise early replacement of front brake pads

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,775 miles

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2007 24,775 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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C3 GSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 GSU registered?

C3 GSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is C3 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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