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GP53 OPE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,866 mi
Last recorded107,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,866 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Front indicators faded.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear.

Parts of exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 107,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Front indicators faded.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear.

Parts of exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,314 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,243 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,243 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre silencer corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,895 miles

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

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

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

third stop light inop

Fail 1 Apr 2022 99,895 miles

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

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

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

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

third stop light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,437 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,099 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,138 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section rusty and leaking where it joins to the rear. (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,926 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres ave cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,282 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,759 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,496 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,047 miles

both front tyres low on tread@wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 33,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,571 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 OPE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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