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FA53 GXT

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,843 mi
Last recorded129,843 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,843 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 129,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 129,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2020 120,437 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,735 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion on bottom of radiator and damage to cradle

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,735 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on bottom of radiator and damage to cradle

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre minor damage to sidewall

Offside wiper splitting at ends

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

radiator corroded at bottom/mountings damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads approx 65% bworn

radiator mountings damaged

rear number plate difficult to read

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front fog lamp not working

radiator mounting pannel damaged

rear number plate getting difficult to read

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

radiator mounting pannel damaged

rear number plate getting difficult to read

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator mounting pannel damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,376 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator mounting pannel damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,891 miles

rear number plate marked-still readable

Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear number plate marked-still readable

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,112 miles

Nearside 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)

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

front slam panel/bonnet damaged

slight play in offside track control arm

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,171 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 GXT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FA53 GXT, 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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FA53 GXT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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