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GD53 HGN

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,327 mi
Last recorded142,327 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 142,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 134,791 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 134,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,127 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 122,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 115,495 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,495 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 112,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,823 miles

N/S front inner wing (plastic) insecure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S front inner wing (plastic) insecure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,278 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 101,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,939 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

suspect front pads low

tracking out of alignment

Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,939 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

suspect front pads low

tracking out of alignment

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip inwindscreen

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip inwindscreen

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,831 miles

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

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 HGN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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