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GL53 CDX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,432 mi
Last recorded128,432 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 128,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 111,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing/corrosion (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,671 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,255 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 26 Nov 2014 91,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,117 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,972 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,057 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,056 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,418 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 CDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

GL53 CDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GL53 CDX safe to buy?

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