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GL53 MOU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,730 mi
Last recorded35,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of a minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 35,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (165/70/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of a minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 34,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,321 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 32,395 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 32,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,146 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2018 32,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE FITTED INCORRECTLY

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED LAYERS OF SKIN PEELING AWAY/ NOT BLOWING

Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,927 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED( NOT BLOWING)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED( NOT BLOWING)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,730 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 31,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 31,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,557 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,239 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,603 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,245 miles

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

advise all indicators starting to show white light.

advise all tyres perrished.

advise front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped and corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,573 miles

advise exhaust rear box corroded

advise front wiper rubbers spliting

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,346 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 15,263 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 MOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MOU, 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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GL53 MOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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