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DS53 GGU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,590 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 87,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 87,677 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroding

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 83,162 miles

both outer sills corroding

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 83,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2012 76,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,613 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,105 miles

Near side front outer door handle insecure

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

harsh bearing type noise from the timing belt area of the engine

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,105 miles

Near side front outer door handle insecure

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

harsh bearing type noise from the timing belt area of the engine

Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS53 GGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS53 GGU, 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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DS53 GGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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