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GR53 CYL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,150 mi
Last recorded169,150 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 169,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 169,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken close to detaching from seat. (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear cannot open door from inside.

Pass 5 May 2016 78,593 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 30 Apr 2016 78,565 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 15 May 2015 75,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

slight oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,025 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn ,offside on inner edge and nearside on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2014 75,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres unevenly worn ,offside on inner edge and nearside on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2013 65,989 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,388 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,300 miles

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

coolant pressure cap missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant pressure cap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,250 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 37,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 CYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

GR53 CYL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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