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GP53 FPO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,722 mi
Last recorded67,722 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,868 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 63,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor exhaust leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,464 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 58,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear Box Outer Skin Loose

Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear Box Outer Skin Loose

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,774 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,734 miles

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

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

windsceen in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall(may have been run flat)

nearside rear tyre pershing & cracking

offside rear tyre pershing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,442 miles

offside wing repeater faded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,698 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2006 15,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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GP53 FPO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP53 FPO, 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 GP53 FPO registered?

GP53 FPO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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