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DS53 GHA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,255 mi
Last recorded45,255 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 GHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,255 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,032 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,416 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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DS53 GHA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GHA, 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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What year was DS53 GHA registered?

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

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