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GR53 CZP

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated.

front inner brake pads look low.

rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure dipped beam bulb (1.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated.

front inner brake pads look low.

rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,404 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,390 miles

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

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

aux belt perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,831 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

slight knocking from steering rack.

x1 bulb not working in centre stop light.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust box corroded.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

rear tyres wearing unevenly.

slight knocking from steering rack.

x1 bulb not working in centre stop light.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

centre stop light has one bulb not working.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

centre stop light has one bulb not working.

rear exhaust box in very poor condition and has slight leak.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,970 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,195 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 CZP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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