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GD53 HFF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,116 mi
Last recorded105,116 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 105,116 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,694 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,442 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,425 miles

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

o/s headlamp condensation/beam image poor

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating/corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,107 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,479 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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GD53 HFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GD53 HFF, 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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GD53 HFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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