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GP53 PFY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,899 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing slightly : - recommend attention.

nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished in tread

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 105,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 87,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,213 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 29,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,421 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 PFY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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