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GR53 CZX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,359 miles

165/70/14

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

poor beam Patten on headlights both side

slight play on steering wheel pinon

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,297 miles

sump starting to leak oil

Fail 2 Sep 2015 98,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

165/70/14

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

sump starting to leak oil

tape around rear number plate

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,582 miles

165/70r14

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system cxorroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

165/70r14

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system cxorroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,127 miles

both rear bump stops missing

front brake pads worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2011 68,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,688 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 39,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CZX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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