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GL53 YGV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,787 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

nearside front door mirror damaged and partially insecure. a temporary repair is holding it together

nearside front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

oil leak

parking brake lever feels rough in use

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect fitting of headlamp bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

nearside front door mirror damaged and partially insecure. a temporary repair is holding it together

nearside front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

oil leak

parking brake lever feels rough in use

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,298 miles

Rear Box Corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release handle loose

offside rear tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear exhaust box in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release handle loose

offside rear tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear exhaust box in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,196 miles

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

bonnet pull

Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,196 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 25,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,117 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 YGV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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