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GL53 ZCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 107,480 miles

Mid section plus back box exhaust have slight blow

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

both front tyres on 3mm plus bolding on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,480 miles

Mid section plus back box exhaust have slight blow

both front tyres on 3mm plus bolding on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 94,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,398 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,901 miles

slight lift in steering rack o/s

Fail 28 May 2009 65,901 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight lift in steering rack o/s

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,535 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,253 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 ZCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

GL53 ZCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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