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GL53 CCU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner shoulders 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,643 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,869 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,514 miles

Rear rubber bump stop damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,821 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,942 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,357 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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GL53 CCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL53 CCU, 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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What year was GL53 CCU registered?

GL53 CCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is GL53 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 CCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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