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GP53 FRJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,333 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,011 miles

fuel cap cover missing

mil lamp on

oil leak from offside inner driveshaft oil seal

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both roof trims insecure

fuel cap cover missing

grinding noise from engine

mil lamp on

oil leak from offside inner driveshaft oil seal

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,401 miles

rear box poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

rear box poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r bumpstop missing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,464 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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GP53 FRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRJ, 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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GP53 FRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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