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GK53 EVB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 EVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,719 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 103,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Boot full

Both front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front coils springs have slight corrosion

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Radiator has slight leak at bottom

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,739 miles

Front x2 discs corroded a lot and slight imbalance high

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding outer edge alot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding edges a lot (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing and outer skin hanging apart . (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Front x2 discs corroded a lot and slight imbalance high

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding outer edge alot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding edges a lot (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,405 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,758 miles

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

Oil leak

condensation in nearside headlamp lense

Fail 17 Jan 2015 66,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

condensation in nearside headlamp lense

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,660 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,010 miles

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 5 Apr 2012 55,010 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,936 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,366 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,308 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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GK53 EVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GK53 EVB, 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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GK53 EVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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