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GD53 JCX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,111 mi
Last recorded51,111 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,246 miles

clutch high

damage to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

harsh play in front anti roll bar drop links

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch high

damage to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

harsh play in front anti roll bar drop links

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,637 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,654 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,232 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet catch release lever in car adrift.

bonnet stay under bonnet clip brken.

near and offside front brake discs rusted on inner edges wearing.

nearside rear tyre on 2.50mm cracking in tread.

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall.

panner service light on.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet catch release lever in car adrift.

bonnet stay under bonnet clip brken.

near and offside front brake discs rusted on inner edges wearing.

nearside rear tyre on 2.50mm cracking in tread.

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall.

panner service light on.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,675 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 13,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JCX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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