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FT53 GSY

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

67,663 mi
Last recorded67,663 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 67,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,747 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,741 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill, marked in yellow. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,656 miles

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

Tyres wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,686 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

superficial cracking to both sides front tyres treads

Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,785 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

superficial cracking to both sides front tyres treads

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,364 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

bonnet prop missing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

bonnet prop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,997 miles

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

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,437 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,286 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 GSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FT53 GSY, 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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FT53 GSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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