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GP53 LFG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,693 mi
Last recorded115,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 115,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 115,691 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 110,591 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 110,591 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 98,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 98,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp adjuster defective

rear exhaust box corroded

nearside headlamp lens condensed+water trapped inside

Pass 24 May 2018 89,245 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,999 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,999 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 66,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,593 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 27 May 2011 51,350 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 51,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 45,121 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

wiper blades split

Pass 21 May 2009 38,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,872 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 LFG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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