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FH53 GLK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /outer sidewall damaged cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside headlamp outer lens deteriorating

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /outer sidewall damaged cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside headlamp outer lens deteriorating

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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

Offside OUTER DOOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY STICKY

Offside Rear TYRE NO TREAD INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance on limit may need attention soon 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 103,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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

Offside OUTER DOOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY STICKY

Offside Rear TYRE NO TREAD INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance on limit may need attention soon 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 98,046 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 98,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 91,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 90,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 88,278 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 88,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise damage to n/s front wing/ bumper/ headlamp

Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise damage to n/s front wing/ bumper/ headlamp

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,605 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,456 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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FH53 GLK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH53 GLK, 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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FH53 GLK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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