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GR53 CYC

2004 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,603 mi
Last recorded113,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 104,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

water ingress into near side front head light

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 93,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,287 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

missing nearside rear suspension bump stop

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,368 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 52,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,226 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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GR53 CYC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GR53 CYC, 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 GR53 CYC registered?

GR53 CYC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is GR53 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 CYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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