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GD53 FXB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 114,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre and centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,394 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre and centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,689 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,980 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,801 miles

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,051 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 20 May 2012 93,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 85,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,621 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on tread

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on tread

Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,058 miles

Alternater belt appears frayed

Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Alternater belt appears frayed

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,223 miles

Bracket mounted at front of engine brocken.

Fan belt in bad condition close to breaking

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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GD53 FXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GD53 FXB, 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 GD53 FXB registered?

GD53 FXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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