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GD53 NGG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR MOUNTS RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 93,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR MOUNTS RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,701 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,701 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,636 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,047 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 16 Dec 2021 64,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,137 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,808 miles

SCREEN CRACKED DOWN O/S BUT NOT YET EFFECTING THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,710 miles

crack to screen

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,794 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished ,and low on tread.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 25,702 miles

slight drag at o/s front wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,204 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 NGG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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