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FA53 GXH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 131,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Spring rubbing on inner wing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 130,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function nsf coil spring is rubbing on the inner arch whilst turning (5.3.2 (b))

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

both indicator repeaters are faded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,294 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 119,294 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 102,744 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 102,744 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 93,968 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,604 miles

OSF tyre perishing inner sidewall

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 87,604 miles

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

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

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

OSF tyre perishing inner sidewall

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,404 miles

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

Noise from OSF to strut mount

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,773 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

front brake pad wear borderline

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,143 miles

advise distortion to offside front drop link

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,069 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise free play in offside front drop link

advise front brake pads low

advise slight binding to near side rear wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,003 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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FA53 GXH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA53 GXH, 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 FA53 GXH registered?

FA53 GXH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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