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FT53 GPV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,622 mi
Last recorded63,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 63,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 61,550 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 24 May 2019 60,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,599 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,883 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,883 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,086 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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FT53 GPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT53 GPV, 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 FT53 GPV registered?

FT53 GPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FT53 GPV safe to buy?

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