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GR53 CZH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 104,995 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,381 miles

both front discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,172 miles

Both front discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,055 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

cam cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

cam cover gasket leaking oil

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 69,821 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both side repeaters white-ish

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,986 miles

could not open boot

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

could not open boot

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,857 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,857 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,513 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,346 miles

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

osr exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2010 25,346 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

osr exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,965 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 21 Jan 2008 19,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,409 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 CZH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

GR53 CZH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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