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GD53 HGC

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,653 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,447 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,409 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre punctured in shoulder.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,409 miles

advise offside rear tyre punctured in shoulder.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,412 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,785 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 HGC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

GD53 HGC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is GD53 HGC safe to buy?

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