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GD53 HFL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,544 mi
Last recorded67,544 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,544 miles

both side repeaters faded

engine lamp on

nearside rear tyre 2.25mm in the testable area and perished on the outer sidewall, worn edges ( not full depth tread)

offside front indicator faded

offside rear indicator faded

offside rear tyre 3.3mm in the testable area , worn edges ( not full depth tread)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both side repeaters faded

engine lamp on

nearside rear tyre 2.25mm in the testable area and perished on the outer sidewall, worn edges ( not full depth tread)

offside front indicator faded

offside rear indicator faded

offside rear tyre 3.3mm in the testable area , worn edges ( not full depth tread)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,615 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

clutch feels high

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

rear tyres perished and n/s/r starting to wear on inner

slight interaction to o/s/r lights

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,509 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,208 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)

Both front tyres worn unevenly

N/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Some corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Both front tyres worn close to service limits

Some deterioration to front lower arm bushes

Some stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,933 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 27,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 16,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,540 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 HFL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 GD53 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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