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GF53 GPE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,098 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES. (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,090 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES. (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,125 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s rear coil spring broken on end

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,660 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 28,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,983 miles

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)

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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GF53 GPE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GF53 GPE, 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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GF53 GPE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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