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GP53 NKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,465 mi
Last recorded88,465 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,465 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,689 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play in.

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml flashing

steering rack inner joints have slight play in.

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,645 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

wipers smeary.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,566 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2014 64,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 62,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 59,263 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 53,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,949 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 29,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GP53 NKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

GP53 NKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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